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SV16 KEK

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

284,811 mi
Last recorded284,811 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 KEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 284,811 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Apr 2024 284,781 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2023 252,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 252,696 miles

Central All outline marker lamps missing n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front All outline marker lamps not working o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working insecure (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror missing bindspot mirror (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working insecure (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 218,647 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside mirror lower wide angle lens missing

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 along chassis from a b s unit all four pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 25 Jan 2022 218,646 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed cargo door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/r16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside mirror lower wide angle lens missing

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 along chassis from a b s unit all four pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front worn inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2020 183,186 miles

Nearside headlamp condensation

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

Offside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Dec 2020 183,185 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp condensation

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/r16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2019 112,885 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 112,885 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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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SV16 KEK 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 50%.

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 SV16 KEK, 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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SV16 KEK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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