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DK16 FVN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

320,938 mi
Last recorded320,938 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 FVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 320,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 309,920 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 309,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected CRACKED WHITE LIGHT VISIBLE (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 294,056 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 294,054 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated AT REAR OF GEARBOX (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR RIGIDS FROM REAR OF FUEL TANK BACK TO FLEXYS ALONG FULL LENGTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM DIFF PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 274,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES AT REAR OF FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 240,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT LIFT IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT LIFT IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR RIGIDS CORRODED CLOSE TO FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 240,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40 % IMBALANCE O/S LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT LIFT IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT LIFT IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR RIGIDS CORRODED CLOSE TO FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 201,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 170,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 120,444 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 120,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy - advise further investigation

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower that other three pads by a large amount (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 FVN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVN, 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 DK16 FVN registered?

DK16 FVN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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