MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 x r17c (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x r17c (5.2.3 (e))
underside has age related corrosion and suspension components leaf springs at rear tow bar spare wheel carrier
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f at flexi at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Dpf fitted with after market sheild
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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SO16 MGY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MGY, 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 MGY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 August 2016.
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