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FJ16 TYF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,659 mi
Last recorded171,659 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 171,659 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 161,071 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 161,070 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,181 miles

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

Spare wheel missing

nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 27 Jan 2022 154,181 miles

Front Side repeater not working Both sides on wing mirror's (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp Lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare wheel missing

nearside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 137,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 137,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,959 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 89,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 89,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel mud guard missing

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 TYF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc 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 TYF, 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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FJ16 TYF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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