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KS16 YXZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,495 mi
Last recorded163,495 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 163,495 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65R16C Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 163,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65R16C marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R16C Tyre wearing on inner edge + sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65R16C Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 146,348 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

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

Handbrake Slight Travel

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 146,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

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

Handbrake Slight Travel

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 136,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 136,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,091 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 118,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,844 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 69,930 miles

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

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

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 YXZ 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 58.3%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

KS16 YXZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is KS16 YXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 YXZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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