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HX16 FDU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,647 mi
Last recorded158,647 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 158,647 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 146,024 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 146,024 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 135,124 miles

Offside Front running lamp inop

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 135,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front running lamp inop

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,136 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 129,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,441 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 106,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,468 miles

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

drivers side mirror indicator lamp cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,078 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 71,078 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FDU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc 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 HX16 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

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

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