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KS16 YVY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,220 mi
Last recorded139,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 139,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,136 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 131,119 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 124,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 107,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 87,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 68,780 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,922 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 47,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 YVY 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 77.8%.

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 YVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS16 YVY?

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What year was KS16 YVY registered?

KS16 YVY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is KS16 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 YVY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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