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DK16 FYB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,393 mi
Last recorded176,393 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 176,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake has just met the legal requirement

Pass 12 Apr 2021 166,874 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 166,835 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 120,849 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s/r shocker bracket bent causing shocker to catch on bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed inner rack am worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s/r tail lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,079 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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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DK16 FYB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

DK16 FYB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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