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KJ16 UAM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,536 mi
Last recorded202,536 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 202,536 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 202,531 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 183,689 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn to inner edge - tyre is perished to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to inner edge - tyre is deformed to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

knock from internal steering rack when shaking the steering

Fail 24 Jan 2025 183,689 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play re check inner steering arm when the track rod end is replaced (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn to inner edge - tyre is perished to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to inner edge - tyre is deformed to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day time running light not working

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

knock from internal steering rack when shaking the steering

Pass 26 Jan 2024 157,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 157,653 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure clamp loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached centre securing clamp loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 138,907 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 138,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 113,976 miles

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

Rear nearside and offside leaf springs sitting on bump stop suspect van over loaded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 113,975 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear nearside and offside leaf springs sitting on bump stop suspect van over loaded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 89,356 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (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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KJ16 UAM is a 2016 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 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 KJ16 UAM, 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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KJ16 UAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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