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LL16 TLN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,226 mi
Last recorded139,226 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL16 TLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 139,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 135,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 133,849 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 133,805 miles

passenger seat removed

Fail 31 Aug 2023 133,803 miles

Front Inner Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,551 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,366 miles

DRL not working

Front brake discs wearing

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs wearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

both front shock absorbers play in shafts/ dust covers deteriorated/ top mtgs deteriorating- knocking noise

emissions too clean to register

knocking noise from transmission area

oil leaks from intercooler pipes

Fail 24 Jun 2020 112,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear , rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

DRL not working

Front brake discs wearing

Offside track rod end boot split

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs wearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

both front shock absorbers play in shafts/ dust covers deteriorated/ top mtgs deteriorating- knocking noise

brake fluid low

emissions too clean to register

knocking noise from transmission area

oil leaks from intercooler pipes

steering system notchy in operation/ slight play in rack

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,777 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 TLN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey 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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

LL16 TLN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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