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KO16 OJN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,895 mi
Last recorded234,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 234,895 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner arch cover slightly damaged

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear both side tyres worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both side sills slightly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2025 231,167 miles

Both side repeaters damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front arch cover insecure

Offside tail lamp damaged

both sides sills damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2025 231,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side repeaters damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front arch cover insecure

Offside tail lamp damaged

both sides sills damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2024 220,968 miles

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

Front both side brakes slightly binding

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Front arch cover damaged and insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2024 220,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front both side brakes slightly binding

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Front arch cover damaged and insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2023 210,071 miles

Both sides side repeaters damaged / slightly discolored

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 199,933 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 181,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside front wheel arch cover slightly insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2020 158,030 miles

Front both side tyres slightly worn low

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 138,381 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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KO16 OJN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

KO16 OJN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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