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DF16 ZWC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

252,941 mi
Last recorded252,941 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 252,941 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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 225,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 204,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper gaiter damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 184,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 161,341 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 128,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,386 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 ZWC 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 100%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

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

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