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FJ16 TZF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,686 mi
Last recorded201,686 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 TZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 201,686 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 191,686 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet locking device panel damaged but bonnet still locks shut. (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 181,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 173,142 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 173,142 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 165,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail light cracked lens

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 165,655 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tail light cracked lens

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 135,864 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 15 Apr 2021 135,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 2 Jun 2020 110,238 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 110,238 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 78,825 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 TZF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TZF, 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 TZF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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