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DK16 FTF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,261 mi
Last recorded135,261 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 FTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 135,261 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 135,248 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 126,100 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Nearside inner rack arm has slight play

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Oct 2024 120,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 109,656 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Offside inner steering arm has slight play

Park brake travel close to limits

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,708 miles

Offside inner rack end has slight movement

Fail 27 Oct 2022 93,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside inner rack end has slight movement

Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,782 miles

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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DK16 FTF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTF, 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 DK16 FTF registered?

DK16 FTF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is DK16 FTF safe to buy?

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