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MA53 RKS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 128,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 124,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 119,460 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 119,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 112,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,901 miles

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

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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MA53 RKS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA53 RKS, 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 MA53 RKS registered?

MA53 RKS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is MA53 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 RKS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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