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SG16 ZKV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,993 mi
Last recorded216,993 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 ZKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 216,993 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Door damaged

Nearside Front Steering pipe insecure

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

Offside Rear Panels damaged

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

Surface corrosion on all panels

Pass 20 Feb 2025 210,954 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe adrift

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Panels damaged

Surface corrosion on a panels

Fail 7 Feb 2025 210,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour On mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under Bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe adrift

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Panels damaged

Surface corrosion on a panels

Pass 16 Feb 2024 196,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on all panels

Fail 14 Feb 2024 196,566 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working On mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on all panels

Pass 26 Jan 2023 177,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured On mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 156,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 145,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,339 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 126,320 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mount at gearbox split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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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SG16 ZKV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG16 ZKV, 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 SG16 ZKV registered?

SG16 ZKV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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