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FJ16 LDC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,137 mi
Last recorded86,137 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 LDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,137 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 83,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear side marker light lens damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 2 May 2024 83,767 miles

Central Outline marker lamp not working o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear side marker light lens damaged

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working and damaged (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,512 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,550 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bottom ball joints - slight lift/wear

Offside Front tyre - worn

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,637 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,335 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 34,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 17,105 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 17,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FJ16 LDC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ16 LDC, 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 FJ16 LDC registered?

FJ16 LDC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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