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DF16 OSD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

368,552 mi
Last recorded368,552 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 368,552 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 365,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 334,990 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 334,988 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 296,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 250,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 221,592 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 221,592 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe from pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

viscous fan bearing collapsed and is likely to become detached

Pass 13 May 2020 175,746 miles

Nearside Front door badly dented in

Pass 11 Jun 2019 131,698 miles

Gearbox very noisy when clutch pedal arrived

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

nearside front door and front outer sill panel area damaged but has no sharp edges at the time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2019 131,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Gearbox very noisy when clutch pedal arrived

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake tell tale not working

nearside front door and front outer sill panel area damaged but has no sharp edges at the time of test

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 OSD 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 72.7%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

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

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