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ND16 FBF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

428,836 mi
Last recorded428,836 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND16 FBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 428,836 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2025 428,836 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2024 399,044 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 350,387 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 285,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 213,821 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,003 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 108,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 85,301 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 73,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

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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ND16 FBF 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 ND16 FBF, 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 ND16 FBF registered?

ND16 FBF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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