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DE16 VYW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,458 mi
Last recorded95,458 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 VYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,968 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 88,738 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 75,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear n/s hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear o/s hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 75,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear n/s hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear o/s hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 66,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,443 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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DE16 VYW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE16 VYW, 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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DE16 VYW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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