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8426 KR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,620 mi
Last recorded135,620 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8426 KR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 135,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 134,870 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 134,235 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusting

small chip in windscreen by mirror

Pass 21 Dec 2022 128,167 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,331 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

lower steering uj worn / movement

Fail 14 Jan 2022 119,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

lower steering uj worn / movement

Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,437 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 116,431 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever (1.1.15 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 72,634 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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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8426 KR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 8426 KR, 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 8426 KR registered?

8426 KR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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