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FC16 DDV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,098 mi
Last recorded131,098 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 131,098 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 131,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Remains on while running (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section broken and very loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers damaged and ineffective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 127,319 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 127,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning Power steering system feels very rough from left to right turns. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and central brake pipes nearside and offside badly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 123,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,687 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 60,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,041 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush near side and off side front upper (5.3.2 (c))

recommend park brake be serviced

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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FC16 DDV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FC16 DDV, 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 FC16 DDV registered?

FC16 DDV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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