CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW16 JYG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

516,446 mi
Last recorded516,446 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
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 £9.99

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

RegistrationKW16 JYG
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

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 516,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 492,188 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 435,556 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 388,856 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 326,634 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 324,524 miles

fan belt is hanging over the edge of the belt tensioner

Fail 6 Apr 2021 324,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop shaft centre bearing rubber separating from housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s wiper blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

fan belt is hanging over the edge of the belt tensioner

Pass 28 Mar 2020 425,744 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 425,736 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor effort, requirements not met. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 301,838 miles

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

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

KW16 JYG 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW16 JYG, 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 KW16 JYG?

You can check the full history of KW16 JYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW16 JYG registered?

KW16 JYG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is KW16 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW16 JYG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW16 JYG 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 KW16 JYG. 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.