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V999 APH

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,922 mi
Last recorded123,922 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 123,922 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 123,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) mostly on osf

Fail 7 Jul 2025 123,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect play in osf shock (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) mostly on osf

Pass 5 Jul 2024 121,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight play in front shock top mounts when jacked

Fail 3 Jul 2024 121,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight play in front shock top mounts when jacked

Pass 3 Jul 2023 119,965 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

slight play osf top shock

Pass 1 Jul 2022 110,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark BELOW MAX LEVEL (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT OUT MESSAGE ON DASH BUT BOTH WORKING

OSF TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

SERVICE MESSAGE ON DASH

SIGN SLIGHTLY OBSCURES DAYTIME LAMP

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM OSF TOP SHOCK MOUNT AREA

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 110,469 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))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark BELOW MAX LEVEL (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT OUT MESSAGE ON DASH BUT BOTH WORKING

OSF TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

SERVICE MESSAGE ON DASH

SIGN SLIGHTLY OBSCURES DAYTIME LAMP

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM OSF TOP SHOCK MOUNT AREA

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,566 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,474 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

loud knock from steering rack

play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 28 May 2019 79,343 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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V999 APH 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 72.7%.

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 V999 APH, 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 V999 APH registered?

V999 APH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is V999 APH safe to buy?

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