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DF66 UWU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,607 miles

Nearside N/S middle side marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Bumper corner loose, not likely to be come detached

Nearside Rear N/S reverse lamp not working

Fail 22 Jan 2026 131,607 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside N/S middle side marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Bumper corner loose, not likely to be come detached

Nearside Rear N/S reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,060 miles

Nearside Nearside reversing light u/s.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 131,060 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Nearside reversing light u/s.

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,685 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 126,643 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 126,289 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes along chassisx2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,680 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,104 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 65,104 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 38,514 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 11 Nov 2019 38,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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 UWU 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 DF66 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

DF66 UWU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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The MOT history for DF66 UWU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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