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KS16 VPW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

559,991 mi
Last recorded559,991 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 VPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 559,991 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 559,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 528,464 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 528,445 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn at diff flange (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 465,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front from abs round bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge off just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 465,744 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front from abs round bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge off just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 385,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 294,091 miles

Rear service brake 26% imbalance limit 30%

Fail 31 May 2019 294,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear service brake 26% imbalance limit 30%

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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KS16 VPW 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 KS16 VPW, 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 KS16 VPW registered?

KS16 VPW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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