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FJ16 TVY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,062 mi
Last recorded146,062 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 TVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 146,062 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 128,804 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside, slight lift in lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn close to pad wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 128,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Adjust beam to correct position. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside, slight lift in lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn close to pad wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 111,170 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,040 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake imbalance o/s rear

Fail 28 Sep 2022 93,040 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake imbalance o/s rear

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,446 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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FJ16 TVY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

FJ16 TVY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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