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DF16 ZVU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,146 mi
Last recorded205,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 205,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 205,146 miles

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 inner and outer sill/wheel arch panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 182,997 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 150,915 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens repaired with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 117,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 117,974 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 64,584 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 64,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 ZVU 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 62.5%.

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 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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

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

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