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KR16 SXS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

297,506 mi
Last recorded297,506 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 SXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 297,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens slightly damaged

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

parking brake lever has reserve travel

Pass 13 Mar 2025 259,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 218,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 180,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

several bulb warning lights on dash possibly has L E Ds fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2023 180,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

several bulb warning lights on dash possibly has L E Ds fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 146,250 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 146,247 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,449 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 49,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,064 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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KR16 SXS 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 75%.

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 KR16 SXS, 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 KR16 SXS registered?

KR16 SXS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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