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DC66 XZR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

363,375 mi
Last recorded363,375 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 XZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 363,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 296,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 296,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 237,450 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 237,420 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 237,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 168,712 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 168,712 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 132,902 miles

Nearside Rear mudguard 1/2 missing

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 132,902 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear mudguard 1/2 missing

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,589 miles

Emissions test carried out, zero emissions detected - too clean to record reading.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,225 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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DC66 XZR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DC66 XZR, 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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DC66 XZR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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