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LL16 TKF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,075 mi
Last recorded133,075 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 133,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,948 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 117,947 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR AT SECURING CLIPS AND ABOVE FUEL TANK SLIGHTLY RUSTY (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,776 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 117,775 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted for wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,932 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,932 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure DAMAGED (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn WORN AND NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface DAMAGED (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted REAR STEP DAMAGED AND METAL EXPOSED (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER PUMP LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ADJ REQUIRED (1.4.2 (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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LL16 TKF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

LL16 TKF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is LL16 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL16 TKF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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