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SA16 NYO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

246,471 mi
Last recorded246,471 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 NYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 246,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 227,862 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 227,845 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 202,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 294,967 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 294,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 262,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 4 Jun 2021 140,830 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 118,980 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 118,980 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 96,174 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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SA16 NYO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 SA16 NYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA16 NYO registered?

SA16 NYO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is SA16 NYO safe to buy?

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