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FJ16 TYC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,042 mi
Last recorded165,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 165,042 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both ends of chassis where it meets the light bar is holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Screen wash bottle is leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2024 165,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both ends of chassis where it meets the light bar is holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Screen wash bottle is leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2023 154,943 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 154,943 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror head (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, just behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive screen wash pipe by tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp case broken, internals corroded (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,655 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 115,654 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in n/s/f shocker

Fail 29 Sep 2020 95,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in n/s/f shocker

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,739 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 TYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

FJ16 TYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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