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PF16 EXG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,050 mi
Last recorded134,050 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 EXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 134,050 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 134,039 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 128,661 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 128,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 119,431 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 119,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,610 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front seatbelt untested due to belt being under the fitted seat cover

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Outer sill cracked, outside of prescribed areas

Fail 1 Aug 2022 112,607 miles

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front seatbelt untested due to belt being under the fitted seat cover

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Outer sill cracked, outside of prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jul 2021 107,862 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 107,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 92,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 69,492 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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PF16 EXG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PF16 EXG, 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 PF16 EXG registered?

PF16 EXG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is PF16 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF16 EXG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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