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DA02 MES

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,755 mi
Last recorded57,755 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 57,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 33,227 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 33,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 27,324 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 27,351 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 16,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 11,518 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 8,927 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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DA02 MES is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA02 MES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA02 MES registered?

DA02 MES is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is DA02 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA02 MES shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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