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DF16 ORU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

369,581 mi
Last recorded369,581 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 369,581 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 369,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 352,393 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 352,393 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 328,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper slid rubber cover missing

Nearside Rear body moulding missing and damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2024 328,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper slid rubber cover missing

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

Nearside Rear body moulding missing and damaged

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 291,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2MM OF PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 291,797 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2MM OF PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 245,564 miles

Steering slightly noisy on O/S & slight play.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to laminate. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 209,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 171,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 171,877 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged OSF tyre cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear NSR tyre low (3mm)

Offside Rear OSR tyre low (3mm)

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,410 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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DF16 ORU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

DF16 ORU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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