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KO16 OML

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

219,420 mi
Last recorded219,420 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 219,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCK DUST COVER IS CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCK DUST COVER IS CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 219,413 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted FRONT BUMPER INCOMPLETE LEAVING SHARP EGDES STEP PLATFORM IS MISSING (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low HEADLIGHT AIM TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure FRONT DPF BRACKET BOLTS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR DPF BRACKET CRACKED AND THE LOWER BOLT IS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP TO N/S OF THE WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCK DUST COVER IS RUSTED AND INCOMPLETE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCK DUST COVER IS RUSTED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 193,467 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 193,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 152,737 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 152,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb not in holer correctly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,199 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective DPF mounting brakets fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 123,199 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective DPF mounting brakets fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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 OML is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OML, 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 OML registered?

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

Is KO16 OML safe to buy?

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