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KX16 BVF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

251,353 mi
Last recorded251,353 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 251,353 miles

Both side rear brake disc in slighty poor condition

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Various oil leak but not excessive

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

Front exhaust flexi slighty deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever long travel

Fail 13 Jan 2026 251,353 miles

Both side rear brake disc in slighty poor condition

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Various oil leak but not excessive

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

Front exhaust flexi slighty deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever long travel

Pass 29 Jan 2025 245,304 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various oil leak but not excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2024 223,459 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 199,861 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 198,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 175,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 149,311 miles

Front brake discs lipped and in poor condition on inside face

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Various chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2021 149,311 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front brake discs lipped and in poor condition on inside face

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2020 132,246 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,938 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside side repeater slightly damaged

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 BVF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KX16 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

KX16 BVF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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