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F21 CRU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,216 mi
Last recorded183,216 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 CRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 183,216 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 153,121 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective Tyre flat ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires attention asap very close to requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 11,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 11,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 8,715 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 8,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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F21 CRU 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 88.9%.

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 F21 CRU, 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 F21 CRU registered?

F21 CRU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is F21 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 CRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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