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KX16 BCV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,175 mi
Last recorded217,175 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 217,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 217,171 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pads warning light on instrument cluster

Pass 13 Sep 2022 189,198 miles

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

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

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

damage to front

slight play in o/s of inner steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2022 189,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp Brocken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

damage to front

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side marker lamps missing

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in o/s of inner steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2021 156,494 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 156,494 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,583 miles

Advise ref emission s test no acceleration detected no print out (oil Temp 68 Deg)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Advise replacement (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 132,583 miles

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

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

Advise ref emission s test no acceleration detected no print out (oil Temp 68 Deg)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Advise replacement (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Advise replacement (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,460 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 117,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,374 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 92,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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KX16 BCV 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 50%.

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 KX16 BCV, 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 KX16 BCV registered?

KX16 BCV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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