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A16 JNP

2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

160,985 mi
Last recorded160,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter109,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 160,985 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Tail lights slightly affected by indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 172,773 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 172,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported insecure at flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 150,213 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 150,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 170,273 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 170,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Strut bolts no locking device (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Arm bolts lose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 170,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 136,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 165,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 123,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 163,661 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,357 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 163,564 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,931 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 161,905 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2020 161,905 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2019 155,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 153,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 145,652 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 145,647 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 129,086 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, (3.6.B.2c)

advise os/f & ns/f bottom ball joints on swing arms slight lift but in Mercedes tolerance,

Fail 22 Jan 2016 129,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking Pipe into Calliper, (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi, (3.6.B.2c)

advise os/f & ns/f bottom ball joints on swing arms slight lift but in Mercedes tolerance,

Pass 10 Oct 2014 110,491 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 110,479 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2013 98,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 98,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,356 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiperblades worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,520 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 81,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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A16 JNP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 109,930 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 A16 JNP, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A16 JNP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 November 2017.

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