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HK16 AHY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

355,156 mi
Last recorded355,156 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 AHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 355,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 354,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 339,118 miles

Central Front front bumper damaged

Central Rear excessive play in rear axle

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat cushion damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 339,118 miles

Central Front front bumper damaged

Central Rear excessive play in rear axle

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat cushion damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 298,136 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip defective

Rear play in rear axle

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front bumper & crossmember damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel-arch missing

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 298,136 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front bumper & crossmember damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel-arch missing

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear play in rear axle

clutch pedal anti-slip defective

Pass 19 Aug 2020 245,755 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable protective casing worn through

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked/damaged

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Fail 19 Aug 2020 245,755 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable protective casing worn through

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked/damaged

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Pass 16 Aug 2019 196,126 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 AHY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AHY, 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 AHY registered?

HK16 AHY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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