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FE16 MVM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,828 mi
Last recorded128,828 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 MVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 128,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both becoming excessive ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage subframe area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 128,824 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both becoming excessive ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage subframe area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 115,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,187 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush movement in shocker body (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,055 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,989 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,303 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres close to limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 44,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,222 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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FE16 MVM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FE16 MVM, 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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FE16 MVM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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