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DF16 ZVZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,846 mi
Last recorded228,846 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 228,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer plastic case (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 195,189 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 165,220 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 165,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 120,030 miles

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

rear hub seals weeping

uplift in lower ball joints

Fail 1 Jul 2020 120,030 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

rear hub seals weeping

uplift in lower ball joints

Pass 7 Apr 2019 73,304 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2019 73,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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 ZVZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DF16 ZVZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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