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LV16 HLD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,184 mi
Last recorded130,184 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 130,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 113,530 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 113,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended row 1 , lap section badly twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from throttle body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear park brake cable wrongly routed

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 97,576 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 97,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2022 73,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1st row passenger seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 73,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1st row passenger seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 66,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 47,112 miles

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 47,096 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Passenger grab handle insecure Rear seat (9.6 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

rear brake pads inner look over 50% worn need wheels off

Pass 4 Mar 2017 15,210 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 15,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HLD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLD, 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 HLD registered?

LV16 HLD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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