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DF66 UWK

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,375 mi
Last recorded168,375 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 UWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 168,375 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 168,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 154,207 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

water leak

Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,805 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged CLAMP BROKEN (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 99,803 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged CLAMP BROKEN (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged CLAMP BROKEN (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 99,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged CLAMP BROKEN (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,476 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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DF66 UWK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DF66 UWK, 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 DF66 UWK registered?

DF66 UWK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 November 2016.

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