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KW16 ZHO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,610 mi
Last recorded135,610 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 ZHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,610 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner track control joint

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner track control joint

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 122,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner track control joint

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner track control joint

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 108,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sight play in shock absorber shaft

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

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

Parking brake travel indicating incorrect adjustment

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft centre bearing worn/deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 108,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sight play in shock absorber shaft

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

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

Parking brake travel indicating incorrect adjustment

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft centre bearing worn/deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,840 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s/f brake flexy hose has tape around it?

prop-shaft center bearings slightly worn and deteriorated

rear anti roll bar eye bushes worn

rear brake discs worn and corroded - n/s/r pads worn low

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,939 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 77,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,178 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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KW16 ZHO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

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

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