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PO16 XBD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,175 mi
Last recorded99,175 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 99,175 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 99,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lense holed/broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 98,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 98,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 93,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 93,717 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both headlamps levellers inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Emissions too low to record

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chip damages (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Hole in lens emitting white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,319 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 35,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,818 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 XBD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

PO16 XBD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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