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EGZ 1318

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

283,774 mi
Last recorded283,774 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 1318
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 283,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 281,139 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 281,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 281,121 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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EGZ 1318 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EGZ 1318, 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 EGZ 1318 registered?

EGZ 1318 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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