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DF16 ZSL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

265,566 mi
Last recorded265,566 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 265,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2025 231,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 231,931 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 205,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven n/s slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 205,006 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven n/s slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 182,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb holder possible earth problem ? (working at time of test ) (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 155,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel (lever high ) (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 121,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 94,232 miles

slight uplift in lower ball joints

Pass 13 Jun 2019 61,263 miles

slight bind n/s/f

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 ZSL 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 80%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

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

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