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HK16 AHG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,962 mi
Last recorded85,962 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 AHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 85,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 85,962 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,438 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 76,902 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 76,902 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,525 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some play in both front ball joints ( within tolerance) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage @ o/s/r light unit

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play within tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Fail 20 Oct 2021 55,491 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play within tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play within tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 44,944 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake compensator seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play within tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear @ 2.5mm / 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 33,226 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 32,986 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

brake wear indicator light illuminated

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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HK16 AHG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK16 AHG, 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 HK16 AHG registered?

HK16 AHG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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