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KX16 BKY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,773 mi
Last recorded142,773 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 142,773 miles

front bottom ball joints worn

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 8 Dec 2025 142,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

front bottom ball joints worn

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,367 miles

oil leaks intercooler

play in o/s/r drop link

power steering noisy

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,338 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Fail 15 Nov 2023 98,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,013 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

play in n/s shock / top mount

rear tyres worn low

Fail 21 Nov 2022 77,013 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn

play in n/s shock / top mount

rear tyres worn low

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,994 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

slight play n/s/f top mount

Pass 4 Jan 2021 76,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,970 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 62,969 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens broken sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall heavily perished 235/65/16C/115/113R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY PERISHED235/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 31,173 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall heavily perished 235/65/16C/115/113R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY PERISHED235/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (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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KX16 BKY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

KX16 BKY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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