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KJ16 TWN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,421 mi
Last recorded178,421 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 TWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 178,421 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 178,421 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 166,543 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged covered in tapes (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 138,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 178,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 113,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ACROSS UNDER BODY (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective FLEXIBLE SLEEVE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ACROSS CENTRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 113,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ACROSS UNDER BODY (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective FLEXIBLE SLEEVE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ACROSS CENTRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,791 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,464 miles

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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KJ16 TWN 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 66.7%.

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 KJ16 TWN, 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 KJ16 TWN registered?

KJ16 TWN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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