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LV16 HKE

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,284 mi
Last recorded142,284 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 142,284 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind at both rear wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2023 142,284 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind at both rear wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2022 136,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR inner brake pad very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR outer - 2.17mm OSR inner - 2.16mm NSR outer - 1.93mm NSR inner - 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 136,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR inner brake pad very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR outer - 2.17mm OSR inner - 2.16mm NSR outer - 1.93mm NSR inner - 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 123,993 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ARB link arm bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 123,993 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ARB link arm bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 118,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing cracks on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing cracks on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing cracks on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing cracks on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 1x rear passenger seat belt wont retract. (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 61,952 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,887 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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LV16 HKE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

LV16 HKE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 July 2016.

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