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DF16 DZT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,131 mi
Last recorded127,131 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 DZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 127,131 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 127,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 120,768 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 120,768 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror shell insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror shell insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 110,851 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

PAD LIGHT ON

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear LOWER LIGHT LENS CRACKED

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower mirror missing

Nearside Rear Lower light lens cracked

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,533 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 73,533 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 57,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge close to wall ()

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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DF16 DZT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF16 DZT, 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 DF16 DZT registered?

DF16 DZT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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