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DF16 ZSE

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

264,047 mi
Last recorded264,047 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 264,047 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed centre check strap worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage noisy on test (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 230,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp adjuster damaged and difficult to set beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large wiper scratch mark and chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 230,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp adjuster damaged and difficult to set beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large wiper scratch mark and chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 197,330 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 173,729 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large scratch in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 173,718 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large scratch in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 169,897 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 169,897 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 133,201 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

lift in lower ball joints

o/s/f caliper dust cover missing

o/s/f steering arm bent

rear tyres wearing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,320 miles

front discs lipped and worn

wheel alignment

Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front discs lipped and worn

wheel alignment

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 ZSE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

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

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