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LV16 HFD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,632 mi
Last recorded121,632 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 HFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 121,632 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only 8 seats fitted at time of test. ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber outer casings are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 115,768 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only 9 seats fitted. ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Slight wear in all bushes on the rear leaf springs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks outer casings corroding. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 107,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus Both NS tyre date code not visible. (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 107,740 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus Both NS tyre date code not visible. (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear leaf spring saddle rubbers have split and are deteriorating.

Pass 30 Apr 2020 100,408 miles

Front There is a squealing sound from the front suspension/steering when going from lock to lock.

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

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

Offside Front OSF DRL bulb holder appears to be burnt out.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,918 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 33,805 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge oftread (4.1.E.2a)

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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LV16 HFD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LV16 HFD, 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 LV16 HFD registered?

LV16 HFD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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