MOT Status
ValidMileage
277,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Outline marker lamp missing x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front to rear brake pipes rusty
slight play o/s steering
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
front to rear brake pipes rusty
slight play o/s steering
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front to rear brake pipes rusty
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edges
slight play o/s steering
modified water line catching on propeller shaft .tempery rectifed
Front 2 x chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear tyre close to limits
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF16 XSY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 EF16 XSY, 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 EF16 XSY registered?
EF16 XSY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.
Is EF16 XSY safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF16 XSY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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