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LL16 TLO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,937 mi
Last recorded210,937 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 210,937 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025
Fail 28 Aug 2025

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 204,373 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2024 204,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2023 200,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 195,853 miles

advise front number plate

advise ns mirror cracks advise osf seat belt frayed

Pass 28 May 2021 190,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 162,932 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Red Intercooler house, also possible boost leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 162,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Red Intercooler house, also possible boost leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 117,207 miles

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 TLO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

LL16 TLO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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