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NG16 MLL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,961 mi
Last recorded211,961 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 MLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 211,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 185,600 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR/NSR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 185,600 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR/NSR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 170,571 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 29 Jul 2024 170,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 8 Jul 2023 151,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing broken & repeater hanging

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 151,629 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened bar with bushes to antiroll ball n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing broken & repeater hanging

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 120,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,474 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front outer windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 85,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front outer windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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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NG16 MLL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NG16 MLL, 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 NG16 MLL registered?

NG16 MLL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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