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DE16 ZZP

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

223,649 mi
Last recorded223,649 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 ZZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 223,649 miles

Body damage and corrosion throughout outer body.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear of leaf eylet. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sliding door inoperative.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 198,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Corrosion and damage throughout.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 177,833 miles

Central Front Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body damage.

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body damage.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 177,833 miles

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

Central Front Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body damage.

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body damage.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 156,550 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken before catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and a crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 156,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside STRONG ADVISE sliding door does not unlock/open from outside or inside

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken before catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and a crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,560 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective before catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 135,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective before catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 118,322 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,735 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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 ZZP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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