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FJ16 TZN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

318,046 mi
Last recorded318,046 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 TZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 318,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack noisy

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 302,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lamp in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

Fail 18 Aug 2022 302,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lamp in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

Pass 17 Jun 2021 239,124 miles

2 front wiper blades just limit

Cover /under trays fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

chip on front screen o/s/f

front wiper screen is dirty and have marks on screen

hand brake has travel

n/s/f lower ball joint has lift /play

n/s/f outer track rod end has play

n/s/r bumper is loose

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipe have corrosion

o/s/f inner rack end has play

o/s/f inner wing cover loose

Fail 17 Jun 2021 239,124 miles

2 front wiper blades just limit

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Cover /under trays fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

chip on front screen o/s/f

front wiper screen is dirty and have marks on screen

hand brake has travel

n/s/f lower ball joint has lift /play

n/s/f outer track rod end has play

n/s/r bumper is loose

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipe have corrosion

o/s/f inner rack end has play

o/s/f inner wing cover loose

Pass 8 Jun 2020 178,559 miles

2 main brake pipes have corrosion o/s & n/s

COVERS /UNDER TRAY fitted

o/s/ & n/s door mirror /indcator lights have damage

o/s/f & n/s/f lower ball joints have lift

play 2 front inner rack ends have play o/s & n/s

rear brake back plates have corrosion o/s/ & n/s

slight play in steering column front

Fail 8 Jun 2020 178,558 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2 main brake pipes have corrosion o/s & n/s

COVERS /UNDER TRAY fitted

o/s/ & n/s door mirror /indcator lights have damage

o/s/f & n/s/f lower ball joints have lift

play 2 front inner rack ends have play o/s & n/s

rear brake back plates have corrosion o/s/ & n/s

slight play in steering column front

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,196 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

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))

Offside Front chip on front screen zone a

engine cover /under trays

front bearing have play o/s/f & n/s/f

hand brake has travel

o/s/r tyre slight lump to side wall

rear link bar bushes have play lower o/s & n/s

Fail 29 Mar 2019 105,196 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

2 front wipers just in limit

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

Nearside Front tyre low on tread inner side

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

Offside Front chip on front screen zone a

engine cover /under trays

front bearing have play o/s/f & n/s/f

o/s/r tyre slight lump to side wall

rear link bar bushes have play lower o/s & n/s

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 TZN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 TZN, 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 TZN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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