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NL16 YRP

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,130 mi
Last recorded226,130 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 YRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 226,130 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2024 226,128 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2023 182,663 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 182,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded and spring for brake shoes gone through. . (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Front Outer side marker inoperative.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 157,284 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 157,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,547 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,528 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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NL16 YRP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NL16 YRP, 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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NL16 YRP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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