MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
454,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front and rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing near headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working the ones mounted to the rear body near the bulk head (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud guard (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Power steering malfunctioning really tight (2.1.5 (a))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper aftermarket position lamp inoperative on rear bulk head board
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate holed where shoes mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling bar broken (4.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate holed where shoes mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper aftermarket position lamp inoperative on rear bulk head board
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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DK16 FTE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 DK16 FTE, 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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DK16 FTE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 March 2016.
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