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LL16 ZSJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,377 mi
Last recorded156,377 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL16 ZSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 156,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 149,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 149,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 142,961 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 137,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 136,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate damaged

Front play developing in steering rack

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 122,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Emissions- limit 0.4, temp 60C, result 0.06

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

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel arch insecure and rubbing on wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL inop

Nearside Front Shocker- play in shaft

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

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

Offside Front Shocker- play in shaft

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged but not affecting output

Fail 21 Jun 2019 92,595 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged but not affecting output

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 ZSJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black 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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

LL16 ZSJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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