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KP16 ZGW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

309,221 mi
Last recorded309,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 ZGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 309,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sliding door slightly damaged

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect OSF / OSR (5.3.2 (d))

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 288,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

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

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

fromt pumper damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2025 288,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fromt pumper damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2023 269,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 250,179 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn on edge

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and has an ingress of moister (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure and has a cracked lens (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 250,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn on edge

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and has an ingress of moister (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure and has a cracked lens (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 227,748 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear around tank area showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear wearing close to wear indicators

Offside Front Headlamp lens small crack and an ingress of moisture

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure and cracked but not likly to fall off (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 187,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured within wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 235/65/16c

Offside Rear lamp unit lens slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 187,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured within wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 235/65/16c

Offside Rear lamp unit lens slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,154 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges 235/65/16c

Offside Rear Light cluster lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,154 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges 235/65/16c

Offside Rear Light cluster lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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KP16 ZGW 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 KP16 ZGW, 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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KP16 ZGW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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