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S2 DXL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

357,395 mi
Last recorded357,395 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 DXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 357,395 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded and deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 333,087 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 307,220 miles

Front Prop shaft coupling is starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Aug 2024 307,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft coupling is starting to deteriorate

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 279,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 279,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel left

Pass 10 Aug 2022 253,826 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Mounting starting to deteriorate (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft doughnut coupling is starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 229,131 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 211,423 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn with signs of corrosion to the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion to both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective from exhaust to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s door mirror indicator lens damaged

signs of wear to the 2nd propshaft rubber mounting

Fail 31 Jul 2020 211,422 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding re check wheel bearing when repairs have been carried out (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn with signs of corrosion to the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion to both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective from exhaust to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r upper side light not working

o/s door mirror indicator lens damaged

signs of wear to the 2nd propshaft rubber mounting

Pass 7 May 2019 167,213 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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S2 DXL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S2 DXL, 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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S2 DXL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 May 2016.

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