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SG16 ZKW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,733 mi
Last recorded199,733 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 199,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear are slightly worn on outer edges nsr has 3.5mm tread and osr has 4mm tread 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 188,702 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre has 3.5 mm of tread left and wearing edges slightly

Various indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 31 Jul 2025 188,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre has 3.5 mm of tread left and wearing edges slightly

Various indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Jul 2024 173,089 miles

exhaust has blow from manifold

Pass 21 Aug 2023 164,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Uneven tyre wear.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 161,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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))

gear linkage rod at gearbox insecure

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 15 Oct 2021 148,597 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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))

gear linkage rod at gearbox insecure

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,778 miles

Nearside Front DRL light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2020 124,772 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front DRL light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,164 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 82,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZKW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG16 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

SG16 ZKW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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