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DF16 ZRZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,500 mi
Last recorded255,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 ZRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 255,500 miles

Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable lower uj joint notchy/noisy (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened o/s lower ball joint stud not fully extended though the nylock nut (secure at time of test) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 219,874 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable dry/corroded joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release partly seized and difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened new ball joint fitted but ball joint tread not extended thought the nut nylock locking device fully (nut secure at time of test ?) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front windscreen has a chip/damage in the A zone swept area

Pass 12 Jul 2022 195,345 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 195,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 166,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis damaged but not near any load bearing area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both day running lights not working

spare wheel carrier loose but not going to full out

Fail 9 Jul 2021 166,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Outline marker lamp missing centre nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis damaged but not near any load bearing area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both day running lights not working

spare wheel carrier loose but not going to full out

Pass 9 Jul 2020 229,730 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver seat worn

Rear t bar n/s cover missing

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 9 Jul 2020 229,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver seat worn

Rear t bar n/s cover missing

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,456 miles

n/s body damaged

uplift in lower ball joints

Fail 29 Jun 2019 109,456 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s body damaged

uplift in lower ball joints

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 ZRZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

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

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