MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens (4.5.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective ()
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber
Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear number plate light holder broken / typed up
slight play in steering
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber
Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear number plate light holder broken / typed up
slight play in steering
Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on sidewalls
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working lens damaged (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on sidewalls
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A16 SEK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 140,252 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 SEK, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A16 SEK registered?
A16 SEK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2012.
Is A16 SEK safe to buy?
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