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LK16 VKV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,584 mi
Last recorded205,584 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 VKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 205,584 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror indicator lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 189,539 miles

weep from offside rear shock absorber

Fail 13 Aug 2025 189,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

weep from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 13 Aug 2024 176,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 158,825 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 158,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak Water pump

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,136 miles

front shocks feel soft

play in front wheel bearings

stone chip in screen

Pass 16 Aug 2021 118,856 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside lower mirror glass missing

offside front tyre worn low on tread

slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Fail 16 Aug 2021 118,855 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside lower mirror glass missing

offside front tyre worn low on tread

slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,643 miles

handbrake travel high and on the limit,advise attention

number plate lamp tempremental

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,407 miles

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

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 VKV 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 63.6%.

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 LK16 VKV, 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 LK16 VKV registered?

LK16 VKV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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