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SL56 LAM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,912 mi
Last recorded170,912 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 170,912 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 14 Aug 2025 170,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 23 Jul 2025 245,763 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2024 159,016 miles

Emissions are too clean to get a reading

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 229,053 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2024 229,027 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2023 148,181 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 148,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 209,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 138,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 203,218 miles

Fuel filter insecure

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken but strapped up secure (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to sills

Fail 22 Jul 2022 203,218 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Brake backing plate excessively corroded (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Brake shoes detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads worn uneven

Fuel filter insecure

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad linings deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken but strapped up secure (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to sills

Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 198,439 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 198,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 196,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Fail 15 May 2018 196,692 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Pass 7 Apr 2017 192,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 185,084 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 164,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 164,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 143,251 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,584 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,155 miles

diesel emissions not picked up by machine,front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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SL56 LAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL56 LAM, 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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SL56 LAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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