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FJ16 TYZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 TYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 168,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 164,226 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective dpf mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 164,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 158,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 157,703 miles

Nearside head lamp cover cracked.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 152,310 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 152,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 132,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,611 miles

Coolant leak front of engine, poss water pump ? ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has slight movement internally when top and bottom play is done at wheel (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has slight movement internally when top and bottom play is done at wheel (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

would not pick up emissions. nearside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 TYZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 FJ16 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

FJ16 TYZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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