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KS16 YXF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

220,238 mi
Last recorded220,238 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 YXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 220,238 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 220,238 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 212,352 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 212,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 184,256 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 184,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 184,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 158,100 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 158,100 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower drop link rubber play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror surround has shape edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower drop link rubber play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 132,221 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear axle halfshaft oil seals leaking oil behind brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2021 132,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear axle halfshaft oil seals leaking oil behind brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear numb plate lamp not working

Pass 8 May 2019 63,625 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low, 3mm (235/65R16C 115/113R)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 YXF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

KS16 YXF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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