CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU16 MTJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

260,841 mi
Last recorded260,841 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 260,841 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 243,309 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 243,309 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 199,054 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the bush the link bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Slight play in all rear spring bushes

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 199,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the bush the link bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Slight play in all rear spring bushes

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 154,203 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 154,198 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2021 116,725 miles

Exhaust fumes can be smelt in engine bay but no visable leaks

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***BORDERLINE ON LIMIT *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***BORDERLINE ON LIMIT *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU16 MTJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MTJ, 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 KU16 MTJ?

You can check the full history of KU16 MTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU16 MTJ registered?

KU16 MTJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is KU16 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU16 MTJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU16 MTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU16 MTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.