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DF16 ZXW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

207,402 mi
Last recorded207,402 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 ZXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 207,402 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and covers missing (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant cap missing

Fail 19 Jun 2026 207,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working Both sides rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and covers missing (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant cap missing

Pass 29 May 2025 186,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker cover damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 166,942 miles

Both sides front tyres worn inner edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and slight movement (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 166,941 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working Both sides rear outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both sides rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Both sides front tyres worn inner edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and slight movement (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly lipped and worn pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R tyre getting low worn on edges

Slight movement in both sides front shocker legs

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2022 159,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi @ turbo and bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working Both sides rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly lipped and worn pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R tyre getting low worn on edges

Slight movement in both sides front shocker legs

Pass 21 Sep 2021 136,130 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 136,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,972 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 126,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,670 miles

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

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

noise on steering

Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

noise on steering

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 ZXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

DF16 ZXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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