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LK16 VVR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,335 mi
Last recorded218,335 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 VVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 218,335 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod (drum stick) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2022 218,335 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod (drum stick) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 186,665 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 186,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and full beam led bulbs fitted and insecure within lamp (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and full beam led bulbs fitted and insecure within lamp (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 135,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front minor play in shock

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pto drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 94,328 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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LK16 VVR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

LK16 VVR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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