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KX16 LCV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,608 mi
Last recorded130,608 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 130,608 miles

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

Front both sides front shock absorber rubber gaiters missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective insecure on pipe weld broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 130,601 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing causing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working and no lamp fitted to secure bulb and holder to (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected no lens fitted (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front both sides front shock absorber rubber gaiters missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective insecure on pipe weld broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,424 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 116,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 104,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,402 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 91,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,000 miles

zero emissions

Fail 15 Oct 2021 78,999 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

zero emissions

Pass 30 Sep 2020 37,319 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 37,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 8,683 miles

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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 LCV 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 53.8%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

KX16 LCV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is KX16 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX16 LCV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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