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SO16 MFY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,671 mi
Last recorded188,671 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 MFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 188,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear halfshaft slight knock

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface light lens cluster (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

power steering noisy

spare wheel carrier cable tied up

Fail 18 Oct 2023 188,670 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear halfshaft slight knock

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface light lens cluster (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

power steering noisy

spare wheel carrier cable tied up

Pass 29 Jul 2022 175,070 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various areas of accident damage but no sharp edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 155,415 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various areas of slight damage but no sharp edges

Fail 16 Aug 2021 155,412 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Various areas of slight damage but no sharp edges

Pass 29 Aug 2020 129,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,664 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 97,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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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SO16 MFY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO16 MFY, 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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SO16 MFY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 August 2016.

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