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KW16 XMH

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

315,085 mi
Last recorded315,085 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 XMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 315,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 315,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 282,030 miles

Offside Front 2 stone chips in swept area not affecting view

Fail 13 May 2025 280,334 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 2 stone chips in swept area not affecting view

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 243,748 miles

Offside Front bumper corner adrift

diff back plate leaking

x2 exhaust mount bolts missing

Pass 2 Jun 2023 214,242 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 214,141 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play wish bone ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 185,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear bumper cover adrift

Fail 10 Jun 2022 185,605 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear bumper cover adrift

Pass 12 Jun 2021 157,976 miles

o/s/r shocker damp, front discs and pads close to limit

Pass 18 May 2020 125,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 89,198 miles

Front shock absorbers have slight play

Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (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
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KW16 XMH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver 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 KW16 XMH, 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 KW16 XMH registered?

KW16 XMH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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