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TAZ 9160

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 9160
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 May 2025 81,780 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 65,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 52,509 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,132 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 46,649 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 44,013 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,175 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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TAZ 9160 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAZ 9160, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 9160 registered?

TAZ 9160 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is TAZ 9160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 9160 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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