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DF16 ZWG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

254,213 mi
Last recorded254,213 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 254,213 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damaged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 254,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damaged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 215,152 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective upper plastic mount broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 181,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Locking nut may not be secure as thread not all the way through but may have lock tight on it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 147,695 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens damaged/scratched (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 117,396 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 117,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,184 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 ZWG 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 77.8%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

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

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