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KO16 OPT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,108 mi
Last recorded153,108 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 153,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 153,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,504 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 142,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to back above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 128,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,600 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,977 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,656 miles

Centre prop bearing slightly worn & deteriorating

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight brake bind to nearside front

Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,078 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 75,070 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 69,868 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (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 OPT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

KO16 OPT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is KO16 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 OPT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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