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PO16 VZK

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,291 mi
Last recorded111,291 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 VZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 111,291 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 111,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,122 miles

side loading door damaged/not closing fully

Fail 30 Jul 2024 89,115 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

side loading door damaged/not closing fully

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,672 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,161 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 61,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,172 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside sliding door damaged

Offside Front washer weak

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

gearbox mount bush worn

parking brake has reserve travel

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,718 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 45,717 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,078 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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PO16 VZK 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 PO16 VZK, 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 PO16 VZK registered?

PO16 VZK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is PO16 VZK safe to buy?

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