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DF16 OSL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

320,946 mi
Last recorded320,946 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 320,946 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 320,944 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fuel flap not sucring shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Emissions unable to be completed exgust leak from flexy by turbo (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 282,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 236,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 190,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play around 2mm of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play around 2mm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 190,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on tyre when turned onto full left hand lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play around 2mm of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play around 2mm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 154,845 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 154,845 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened rear bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 113,926 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 OSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

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

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