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LK16 VJZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,192 mi
Last recorded105,192 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 VJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,192 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,846 miles

Mobility adaptations

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing Mirror Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (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))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 80,758 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,584 miles

Both front shock boot covers split

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

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

Nearside Front mirror indicator cracked

Nearside Front water ingress in headlight

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged

Rear unable to test rear seats due to location at time of test

service due on dash

Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,176 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,403 miles

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,515 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 29,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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LK16 VJZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK16 VJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK16 VJZ registered?

LK16 VJZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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