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DF16 ZSV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,786 mi
Last recorded275,786 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 275,786 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy end float (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 250,856 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 250,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 224,974 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 196,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 196,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 171,039 miles

Horn sound weak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 171,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn sound weak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 140,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 103,697 miles

uplift in lower ball joints

Fail 27 Jun 2020 103,697 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

uplift in lower ball joints

Pass 28 Apr 2019 59,019 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 ZSV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

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

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