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KV16 WXB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,587 mi
Last recorded158,587 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 WXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 158,587 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 158,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 155,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 155,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 155,074 miles

Front chip in screen

Front front biscs corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

propshaft has back lash

steering noisey

Fail 11 Jul 2023 155,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front chip in screen

Front front biscs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed should be replaced (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

propshaft has back lash

steering noisey

Pass 27 May 2022 151,172 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 149,849 miles

bonnet release stiff

screen chipped

Fail 20 Apr 2021 149,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet release stiff

screen chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2020 147,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 147,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,094 miles

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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KV16 WXB 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 66.7%.

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 KV16 WXB, 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 KV16 WXB registered?

KV16 WXB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is KV16 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 WXB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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