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T5 AKA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,670 mi
Last recorded251,670 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 AKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 251,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 average reading 0.82 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & shroud is deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil residue nearside of engine

Pass 17 Oct 2024 231,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 207,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo join - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (nearside on limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 287,055 miles

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

front wipers are deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2022 286,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

front wipers are deteriorating

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 141,951 miles

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

all four rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,806 miles

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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T5 AKA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T5 AKA, 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 T5 AKA registered?

T5 AKA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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