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FE16 MXG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

225,608 mi
Last recorded225,608 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 MXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 225,608 miles

Offside Front wheel grabbing slightly in rotation when jacked up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 225,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function snapped in half (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel grabbing slightly in rotation when jacked up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 218,280 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 218,279 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 203,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 203,113 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn bush split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 187,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 164,053 miles

Nearside Rear Damaged lamp lens, corner missing.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,216 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 137,216 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch missing.

Pass 22 May 2019 93,437 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut not deep across the tread, also a has little nail. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 93,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Two cuts on tread, one of them reached cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Plastic support from windscreen. ()

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut not deep across the tread, also a has little nail. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

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 MXG 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 FE16 MXG, 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 FE16 MXG registered?

FE16 MXG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is FE16 MXG safe to buy?

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