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LV16 HMK

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,672 mi
Last recorded170,672 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 170,672 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 43,602 miles

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

Vehicle emissions too clean to obtain a reading.

Pass 18 May 2021 30,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 205/75/16 113/111r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 205/75/16 113/111r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear leaf spring slipper rubbers deteriorated x4

Fail 17 May 2021 30,435 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread 205/75/16 113/111r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre not repairable 205/75/16 113/111r ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 205/75/16 113/111r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 205/75/16 113/111r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear leaf spring slipper rubbers deteriorated x4

Pass 16 Jun 2020 26,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and some damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened leaf spring slippers, front and rear splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre,outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened leaf spring slippers ,front and rear splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 4 webbings in rear slight damage,(left latched) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 26,733 miles

Offside Rear Upper Other passenger door does not latch securely closed latch, not secured when door shut (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and some damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened leaf spring slippers, front and rear splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre,outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened leaf spring slippers ,front and rear splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 4 webbings in rear slight damage,(left latched) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 18,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs ,some wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

advise hand brake travels a fair distance

Pass 19 Jul 2018 7,611 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 3,736 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 HMK 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 81.8%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

LV16 HMK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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