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FM16 MVU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,703 mi
Last recorded199,703 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 MVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 199,703 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 199,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 142,262 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 142,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,966 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,134 miles

Nearside Front siderepeater glass damaged

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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FM16 MVU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM16 MVU, 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 FM16 MVU registered?

FM16 MVU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FM16 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 MVU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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