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DF16 ZSG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,190 mi
Last recorded186,190 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 186,190 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 182,211 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage residue around the pump area / (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 182,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective outer track rod end to track rod lock nut was loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage residue around the pump area / (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 173,947 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2023 173,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 156,182 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users close to emissions plate limit of 0.40 (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 126,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 94,909 miles

dpf mounting bracket broken

lift in lower ball joint

Fail 27 Jun 2020 94,904 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

dpf mounting bracket broken

lift in lower ball joint

Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,160 miles

front shocks slight sideways play

slight bind n/s/f wheel

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Jun 2019 58,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front shocks slight sideways play

slight bind n/s/f wheel

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

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 ZSG 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 ZSG, 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 ZSG registered?

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

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