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KM16 KNL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

269,992 mi
Last recorded269,992 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 269,992 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 239,377 miles

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

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

Front Play in shock absorber shaft. Both sides

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2025 239,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Play in shock absorber shaft. Both sides

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 220,210 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 220,200 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 192,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 164,812 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 146,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 126,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,304 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,225 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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KM16 KNL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM16 KNL, 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 KM16 KNL registered?

KM16 KNL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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