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HX16 FCV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,193 mi
Last recorded230,193 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 FCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 230,193 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Video display unit (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Water ingress at bottom. Third of reflecting surface non reflective. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle, differential weeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level light, 3 of 12 LED inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked bottom of A zone. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 229,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 227,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle/differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 of 12 LED inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 225,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 225,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 214,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 214,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 179,528 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 179,527 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Damage (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,552 miles

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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HX16 FCV 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX16 FCV, 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 HX16 FCV registered?

HX16 FCV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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