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NK16 OKP

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,693 mi
Last recorded143,693 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 OKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 143,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides centre front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front pipes to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker lamp missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 143,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure full system insecure from dpf back (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint u/s (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed side loading door insecure at bottom and damaged and sharp edges (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides centre front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front pipes to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker lamp missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 4 Jun 2024 130,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front marker lamp missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 130,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front marker lamp missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 115,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear parts of front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower wide angle mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Front side marker missing

Nearside side loading door damaged

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

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2 mm 235/65/r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2023 115,427 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear parts of front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower wide angle mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Front side marker missing

Nearside side loading door damaged

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

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2 mm 235/65/r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 101,019 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 235/65R16C ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 101,017 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 235/65R16C ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 88,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 77,608 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 77,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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NK16 OKP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 NK16 OKP, 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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NK16 OKP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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