MOT Status
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178,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush in roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose on engine cross member (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose on engine cross member (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock/strut upright slight play
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front pipe on cross member (2.1.5 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn linkage bush in roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock/strut upright slight play
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front pipe on cross member (2.1.5 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play nearside and offside strut/shocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play nearside and offside strut/shocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s front drl inop
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s front drl inop
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose bolt missing (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Engine mounting excessively loose bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front daytime running light inoperative
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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DK16 FZS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?
DK16 FZS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.
Is DK16 FZS safe to buy?
The MOT history for DK16 FZS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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