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KW16 KAJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

287,222 mi
Last recorded287,222 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 287,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 283,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 278,590 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 273,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 268,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 268,955 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 252,519 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 262,518 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 181,574 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 181,573 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Efficiency also only just met, (16%) (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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KW16 KAJ 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 KW16 KAJ, 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

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What year was KW16 KAJ registered?

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

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