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KV16 WZW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,149 mi
Last recorded189,149 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 189,149 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 189,144 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working all 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working all 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 159,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,488 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Handbrake has reserve ttravel

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fitted with part worn

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

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

rear floor sign of repair and covered with plastic cover/ upper & lower

Fail 4 Jul 2023 93,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,137 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 69,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing at edges

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2020 49,647 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth metal visible (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing at edges

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,473 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 WZW 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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

KV16 WZW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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The MOT history for KV16 WZW 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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