2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DF16 VAU
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 132,502 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF16 VAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2025
- 132,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DF16 VAU Mileage History
- 14/09/202287,680 mi
- 04/10/2023102,958 mi+15,278 mi
- 13/10/2023103,073 mi+115 mi
- 10/10/2024118,292 mi+15,219 mi
- 10/10/2025132,502 mi+14,210 mi
Average of roughly 14,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF16 VAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (DF16 VAU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”.
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