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DK16 FYA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,066 mi
Last recorded188,066 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 188,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 188,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 166,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed and slightly twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre buckle casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

surface corrosion to rear chassis legs

Fail 14 Oct 2024 166,353 miles

Exhaust system insecure out of hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed and slightly twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off bracket loose and registration plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre buckle casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

surface corrosion to rear chassis legs

Pass 19 Oct 2023 149,579 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 149,498 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working O/S Position lamp comes on when rear fog lamp activated (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Rear fog lamps come on when position lamps activated (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working Rear position lamps come on when brake pressed (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65x16 Both front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65x16 on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 137,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened large cut in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both front mountings disconnected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in tread ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/bracket damaged (0.1 (b))

both door mirror repeater lenses broken but not showing white light

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 82,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,630 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 FYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

DK16 FYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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