2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DF16 VBA
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 109,496 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF16 VBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 109,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF16 VBA 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 VBA) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DF16 VBA Mileage History
- 25/10/202286,232 mi
- 13/11/202391,047 mi+4,815 mi
- 29/10/202497,186 mi+6,139 mi
- 29/10/202497,186 mi
- 11/11/2025109,496 mi+12,310 mi
Average of roughly 7,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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