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MA51 TEC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,985 mi
Last recorded175,985 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 TEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 175,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 167,867 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 158,450 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 126,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,729 miles

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

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,645 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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MA51 TEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA51 TEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA51 TEC registered?

MA51 TEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is MA51 TEC safe to buy?

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