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LL16 TKC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,265 mi
Last recorded233,265 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 233,265 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 Nov 2024 216,131 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 185,072 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 184,582 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 155,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock has play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock has play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,514 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 114,756 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 76,554 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 76,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket at offside of engine broken (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play in mounting bush (detaching) (6.1.7 (b) (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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LL16 TKC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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