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HX16 FPA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,284 mi
Last recorded144,284 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 144,284 miles

Central Front Seat belt not checked due to items on the seat

Exhaust mounting defective for DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not checked due to items on the seat

Nearside Nearside Wing Direction indicator slightly discoloured

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

Offside Rear Back plate has corrosion around the bottom

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear Anti-roll bar ball bushes has play (both sides)

Pass 29 Apr 2025 118,281 miles

Front Upper n/s and o/s strut mounts bush/bearing worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres worn on edges, approx 3-4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light n/s and o/s mirror repeater lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 99,517 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides mirror repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 75,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s worn to approx 4mm to 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lens also cracked and broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lens also cracked and broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s worn to approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,541 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side marker lamp missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,576 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 41,579 miles

Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 23,860 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 23,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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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HX16 FPA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

HX16 FPA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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