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LO16 NFX

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Not Locking On Both Sides (1.1.6 (d))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,075 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 110,075 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,670 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2023 95,669 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,809 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 51,103 miles

wiper blades smeary

Fail 2 Dec 2020 51,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

wiper blades smeary

Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,538 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 42,538 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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LO16 NFX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LO16 NFX, 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 LO16 NFX registered?

LO16 NFX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 July 2016.

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