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LL16 SWO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,140 mi
Last recorded199,140 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL16 SWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 199,140 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 174,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 153,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 132,793 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,513 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise coming from rear axle

Fail 12 Jul 2021 103,513 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,529 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bush that attaches to the drop link is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bush that attaches to the drop link is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,248 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 70,248 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light shown to rear (4.5.4 (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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LL16 SWO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LL16 SWO, 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 LL16 SWO registered?

LL16 SWO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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