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SF16 XVN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

310,362 mi
Last recorded310,362 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 XVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 310,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 310,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 272,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 272,026 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 199,361 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 196,131 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 196,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 191,524 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 191,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 159,763 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged / backing cover missing

Fail 26 Apr 2019 159,763 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror casing damaged / backing cover missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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SF16 XVN 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 63.6%.

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 SF16 XVN, 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 SF16 XVN registered?

SF16 XVN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SF16 XVN safe to buy?

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