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SG16 ZNA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,832 mi
Last recorded128,832 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 128,832 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 128,832 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 95,401 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (ALL) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting defective at flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged/cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt buckle will not clip into receptor. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (ALL) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting defective at flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged/cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,518 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded from rear to above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust split from mountings but cannot fall from vehicle. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from join to flexible hose forward. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall and cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from join to flexible hose forward. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 85,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both washers not working. (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded from rear to above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust split from mountings but cannot fall from vehicle. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from join to flexible hose forward. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall and cracking in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from join to flexible hose forward. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 75,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 75,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,432 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r parking brake sticky

Fail 29 Mar 2021 66,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/16 115/113 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r parking brake sticky

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,135 miles

Nearside Front nsf strut has slight play

Offside Front osf strut has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 ZNA 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 58.3%.

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 ZNA, 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 ZNA registered?

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

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