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DC16 NFR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

446,110 mi
Last recorded446,110 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 NFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 446,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both front shock upper covers damaged / missing

crack in exhaust silencer

small stone-chips windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2023 375,279 miles

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

Nail in tyre NSF & OSR ()

Rear Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 375,267 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre NSF & OSR ()

Rear Brake back plates slightly corroded

Rear Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 302,585 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 302,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible U bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 227,948 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 227,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 153,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,889 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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DC16 NFR 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 66.7%.

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 DC16 NFR, 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 DC16 NFR registered?

DC16 NFR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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