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KY16 VPX

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,437 mi
Last recorded119,437 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 VPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 119,437 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 119,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp tapped to make system start working (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 109,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 109,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 109,645 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,741 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Not all, ns front and both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 95,741 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Not all, ns front and both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,575 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

daytime running lamps not working

Fail 7 Oct 2021 68,573 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

daytime running lamps not working

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,061 miles

Front both daytime running lights not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 62,060 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front both daytime running lights not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,906 miles

Front discs worn / lipped

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

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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KY16 VPX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 KY16 VPX, 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 KY16 VPX registered?

KY16 VPX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is KY16 VPX safe to buy?

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