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DF16 ZSJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,717 mi
Last recorded180,717 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 180,717 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panel and loading door damaged and slightly ajar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged ratchet on the belt slow return to stop (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose loading door check strap broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb holder corroded (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 180,717 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panel and loading door damaged and slightly ajar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged ratchet on the belt slow return to stop (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose loading door check strap broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb holder corroded (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 182,232 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough PAS heavy from lock to lock on idle (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated joint to steel brake pipe slightly fluid covered ? (not leaking at time of test ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Front Coolant leak o/s front inner wing area fluid covered ? ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 156,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear chassis damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,241 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joints have up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced t bar mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower panel accident damage

Nearside Rear parking brake low on performance

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside drivers seat n/s cover loose

Rear t bar n/s end cap missing

noise from power steering on lock to lock

Pass 29 Jun 2019 71,085 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

slight lift in lower ball joints

Fail 29 Jun 2019 71,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

slight lift 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 ZSJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

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

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