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FH16 YDC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,783 mi
Last recorded202,783 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 YDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 202,783 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2025 202,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 191,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 191,379 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 180,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2023 180,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 169,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 160,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 156,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 123,298 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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FH16 YDC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow 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 FH16 YDC, 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 FH16 YDC registered?

FH16 YDC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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