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V3 FOD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,529 mi
Last recorded58,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 FOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,529 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sliding steering column joint in cab has slight play

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,706 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sliding steering column joint in cab has slight play

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,515 miles

Sliding steering column joint in cab has slight play

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,502 miles

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

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

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

Sliding steering column joint in cab has slight play .

Pass 15 Feb 2021 40,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 31,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 24,870 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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V3 FOD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 V3 FOD, 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 V3 FOD registered?

V3 FOD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is V3 FOD safe to buy?

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