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OE16 FDK

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,017 mi
Last recorded171,017 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 FDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 171,017 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 152,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 152,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 152,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 137,779 miles

Emissions not registered

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Step damaged

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,204 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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OE16 FDK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OE16 FDK, 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 OE16 FDK registered?

OE16 FDK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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