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KO16 OJL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

350,123 mi
Last recorded350,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 350,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear body corroded but not structural

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 377,862 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 337,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 286,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Play in both top suspension mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 240,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 195,236 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 195,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 152,450 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 152,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on tyre slightly when steering on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,529 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 111,529 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror side repeater lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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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KO16 OJL 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 KO16 OJL, 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 KO16 OJL registered?

KO16 OJL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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