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KU16 GZN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

292,776 mi
Last recorded292,776 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 GZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 292,776 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 264,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount to gearbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 236,237 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 236,237 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 202,292 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 202,016 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 151,760 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356516 c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356516c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2356516c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,335 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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KU16 GZN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KU16 GZN, 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 KU16 GZN registered?

KU16 GZN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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