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LV16 HHD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,414 mi
Last recorded99,414 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 HHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 99,414 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 99,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 97,660 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Multiple rear seatbelts slightly frayed, but not affecting function (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 97,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Multiple rear seatbelts slightly frayed, but not affecting function (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 87,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 73,069 miles

11 rear seats fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 60,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,867 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage to 4 seat belt webbings in rear,some are a little twisted also (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

advise handbrake travel

Pass 27 May 2020 45,133 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,417 miles

Front bumper damaged not likely to cause injury if grazed.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 34,412 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/75cr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged not likely to cause injury if grazed.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 7,858 miles

emissions to clean to register

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 HHD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LV16 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

LV16 HHD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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