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DF66 VFN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,119 mi
Last recorded57,119 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 57,119 miles

MIL turned off at time of test, reoccurrence may require further investigation

Fail 17 Jan 2026 57,119 miles

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

MIL turned off at time of test, reoccurrence may require further investigation

Pass 8 Dec 2023 44,184 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 44,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced broken (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 37,580 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 37,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared and reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 32,579 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r body work no sharp edges

Fail 5 Jan 2022 32,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

damage to n/s/r body work no sharp edges

Pass 2 Dec 2020 26,058 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 19,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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 VFN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF66 VFN registered?

DF66 VFN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is DF66 VFN safe to buy?

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