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LV16 HLG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,006 mi
Last recorded144,006 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 144,006 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 144,004 miles

Nearside Inner Passenger grab handle insecure Door. (9.6 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

"Ad Blu Low" indicated

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,211 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 134,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 122,790 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 122,787 miles

Nearside Passenger grab handle insecure Inner grab rail (9.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 108,784 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 108,783 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt damaged 1st row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 89,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,915 miles

Offside Front slight play in shocker

Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part of dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in shocker

Pass 2 Mar 2019 75,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,686 miles

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,127 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 48,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside park brake cable outer cover split

Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,071 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 20,071 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head lamp and wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HLG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

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

Is LV16 HLG safe to buy?

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