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FH16 YCV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 YCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,503 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 45,491 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s repeater broken. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

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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FH16 YCV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH16 YCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH16 YCV?

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What year was FH16 YCV registered?

FH16 YCV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is FH16 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 YCV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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