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LV16 HNJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,943 mi
Last recorded153,943 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 153,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 slight surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff has slight misting

Fail 11 Apr 2025 152,845 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front inner tyre wear

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 119,073 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 92,126 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 92,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,619 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel filler cap not locating securely (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted step panel badly dented / sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough steering column sliding joint operation knocking (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured parking sensor insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 57,299 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 HNJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HNJ, 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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LV16 HNJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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