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DK16 FZD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

406,899 mi
Last recorded406,899 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 406,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Body Damaged

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Oil Leak From Turbo Pipe

Vehicle Has General Corrosion From All Round Body

Fail 29 Apr 2024 406,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working + Cover Broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door Mirror Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Body Damaged

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Oil Leak From Turbo Pipe

Vehicle Has General Corrosion From All Round Body

Pass 26 Apr 2023 374,602 miles

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

Oil Leak From Turbo Pipe

Fail 29 Mar 2023 371,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction Control Light On (7.12 (e))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both Front Shockers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil Leak From Turbo Pipe

Pass 29 Mar 2022 327,778 miles

Oil Leak From Turbo Pipe

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 285,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 228,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 173,050 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 FZD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

DK16 FZD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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