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RV16 SXO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

409,235 mi
Last recorded409,235 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 SXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 409,235 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play OSF,NSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF,NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play OSF,NSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 289,380 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 271,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 256,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 235,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 200,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 189,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 235/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm @centre of tread. 235/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm @centre of tread. 235/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 189,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 235/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm @centre of tread. 235/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm @centre of tread. 235/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 165,840 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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RV16 SXO 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV16 SXO, 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 RV16 SXO registered?

RV16 SXO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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