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DF16 ZSU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,016 mi
Last recorded191,016 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 191,016 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 185,709 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 185,689 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 168,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 156,256 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in the A zone swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slightly rough lock to lock (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 127,433 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,633 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front driver seat n/s cover loose

hand brake travel

Pass 30 May 2019 51,455 miles

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 ZSU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

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

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