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LV16 HLF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 137,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,651 miles

Front bumper damaged.

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Side marker lamp flickering

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 115,606 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 115,606 miles

Central Front Passenger grab handle insecure (9.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,458 miles

Oil weeping around gearbox

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,896 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,331 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust flex worn

hand brake is high needs adjusting up

Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

exhaust DPF flexi joint woren

x2 rear anti roll bar end bushes worn

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,238 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rears (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 66,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation brakes spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rears (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 469,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four rear tyers on 3mm (4.1.E.2b)

brake fluid level low

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 HLF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF registered?

LV16 HLF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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