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KJ16 UCP

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,511 mi
Last recorded196,511 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 196,511 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 193,108 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 193,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 185,101 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 185,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 182,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track control arm ball end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust tube corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 182,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track control arm ball end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort 12 %

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust tube corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 176,393 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 176,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 160,330 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 133,642 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 UCP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJ16 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

KJ16 UCP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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