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NL16 EFE

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,115 mi
Last recorded50,115 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 EFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 50,115 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,673 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 33,090 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,958 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 20,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 19,851 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 19,848 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 17,585 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 17,583 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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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NL16 EFE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green 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 NL16 EFE, 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 NL16 EFE registered?

NL16 EFE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is NL16 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 EFE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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