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NC09 NLC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC09 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 101,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Center bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Center bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 82,071 miles

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

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Fail 2 Jun 2025 82,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,266 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,099 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 53,097 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,285 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 28,539 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 21,071 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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NC09 NLC 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 72.7%.

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 NC09 NLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC09 NLC registered?

NC09 NLC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is NC09 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC09 NLC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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