MOT Status
ValidMileage
149,897 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front, inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front, inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
No engine coolant in expansion tank. Topped up prior to test.
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Upper stoplamp not working
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, both pipes corroded that lead to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Upper stoplamp not working
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel. Requires some adjustment
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel. Requires some adjustment
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FC16 DFG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DFG, 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 DFG registered?
FC16 DFG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 July 2016.
Is FC16 DFG safe to buy?
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