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LL16 ZSG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,194 mi
Last recorded179,194 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 179,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF & OSF (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 179,191 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF & OSF (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 170,216 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 159,695 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 148,822 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 136,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 127,804 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 127,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 109,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,458 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 ZSG 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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