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PO16 XJL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,729 mi
Last recorded191,729 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 191,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 174,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Dec 2023 151,930 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 21 Dec 2023 151,930 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground side loading door wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre twisted 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 127,219 miles

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

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

play o/s/f shock

side load door not opening

Fail 5 Jan 2023 127,219 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated has nail in it (5.2.3 (l))

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

play o/s/f shock

side load door not opening

Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 50,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 XJL 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 77.8%.

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 PO16 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

PO16 XJL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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