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KS16 VTT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,024 mi
Last recorded133,024 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 133,024 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 133,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front bulbs have gone white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear brake pipe broke on rolling road test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket lose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 114,266 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid Pipes Running Along Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes Running Along Chassis from Behind Fuel Tank Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2023 114,264 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured Broken Clean Through (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid Pipes Running Along Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes Running Along Chassis from Behind Fuel Tank Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 95,836 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes Running the Length of Underside and crossing the Axle to N/S and O/S Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2022 95,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes Running the Length of Underside and crossing the Axle to N/S and O/S Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 77,659 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened Handbrake Pivot Sticking (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 60,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 47,897 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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KS16 VTT 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 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 KS16 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

KS16 VTT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is KS16 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 VTT shows 9 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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