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NK16 OND

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

286,221 mi
Last recorded286,221 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 286,221 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arch slightly corroded both sides

Pass 24 Jan 2026 298,228 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 247,290 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 247,230 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light not working (4.6.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low message is on the dash display (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush main shockabsorber body (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knock from suspect internal rack when shacking the steering ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked to upper and lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 213,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush main shockabsorber body (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 213,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working indicator not working - outer lamp lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush main shockabsorber body (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 182,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush main shocka body (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald with signs of blistering - outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush main shocka body (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

brake fluid not to max mark

Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,009 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective from exhaust to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shockabsorber body (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shockabsorber body (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 158,009 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour door mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective from exhaust to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shockabsorber body (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shockabsorber body (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 127,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush main shockabsorber shaft - dust cover is split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush main shockabsorber shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 127,290 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush main shockabsorber shaft - dust cover is split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush main shockabsorber shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,779 miles

n/s/r tyre showing wear to the inner edge

nail in the n/s/f tyre

nail in the o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2019 80,777 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator - the mirror glass and surround are damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

brake pad low warning light is on the dash display

n/s/r tyre showing wear to the inner edge

nail in the n/s/f tyre

nail in the o/s/r tyre

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 OND 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 61.5%.

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 OND, 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 OND is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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