MOT Status
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185,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where pipes go over fuel tank. Both quite heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where pipes go over fuel tank. Both quite heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode where they go above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak Small leak around water pump area ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside front shock absorber has play in its shaft
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak around water pump area ()
Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its outer edges - Tread in the centre is ok (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ball joints ()
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tyres, stones wedged in them - no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts with stones wedged in them on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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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ET16 XXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 ET16 XXY, 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 ET16 XXY registered?
ET16 XXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.
Is ET16 XXY safe to buy?
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