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SD16 CXM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

402,335 mi
Last recorded402,335 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 CXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 402,335 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 386,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 383,516 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer vehicle sill repaired and painted over

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 383,516 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer vehicle sill repaired and painted over

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 306,549 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

jack seals corroded and damaged front and rear both sides

Fail 3 Dec 2022 306,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

jack seals corroded and damaged front and rear both sides

Pass 2 Dec 2021 238,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 238,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 177,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp Unit Damaged

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine Bay (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 177,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp Unit Damaged

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine Bay (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,152 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SD16 CXM 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 63.6%.

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 SD16 CXM, 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 SD16 CXM registered?

SD16 CXM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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