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ET16 YDV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,747 mi
Last recorded90,747 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 YDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just meets mot minimum requirement - recommend immediate replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges protruding

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged - taped with no change to output

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 76,943 miles

Nearside Body damage.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

Offside Body damage.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 64,003 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working.

Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,850 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 47,847 miles

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

Position lamp not working N/S/R SIDE PANEL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working O/S/R SIDE PANEL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT HEAVILY WORN >> NEW ADVISED WITH PAD RENEWAL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 24,686 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 5,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 5,069 miles

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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ET16 YDV 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

ET16 YDV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is ET16 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 YDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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