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DF16 PBY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,316 mi
Last recorded118,316 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 118,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 118,289 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 114,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 108,620 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 101,408 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 82,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,852 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 50,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 33,605 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 PBY 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

DF16 PBY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is DF16 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 PBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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