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DA16 VDZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

346,779 mi
Last recorded346,779 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 VDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 346,779 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 340,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 340,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 312,546 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 312,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 238,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of van (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 238,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of van (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 171,477 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 171,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 141,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 141,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail light damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light is illuminating offside reverse light (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached insecure (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed rear doors, bottom catch not working (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shocker broken in half (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

park brake lever as little reserve travel

Pass 24 May 2019 93,771 miles

Central Rear Loading REAR doors inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bolt for bracket onto gearbox insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various panel damage

Fail 21 May 2019 93,770 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged Insecure (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Loading REAR doors inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bolt for bracket onto gearbox insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various panel damage

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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DA16 VDZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DA16 VDZ, 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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DA16 VDZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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