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LL16 TGF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,005 mi
Last recorded215,005 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL16 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 215,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 215,004 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 197,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 197,477 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) ( Tie-Rod ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1/2

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 197,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 180,307 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 180,302 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 152,548 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 149,654 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 94,680 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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 TGF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TGF, 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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LL16 TGF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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