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KX16 BVN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

219,690 mi
Last recorded219,690 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 219,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 219,683 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 193,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 193,531 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged at flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 163,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears X2. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective DPF bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X2front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff plate. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 163,510 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears X2. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective DPF bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X2front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff plate. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,118 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 136,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,248 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,246 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,023 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff case damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,371 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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KX16 BVN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BVN, 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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KX16 BVN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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