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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LP16 ZHDMOT history

LP16 ZHD is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 8 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 287,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LP16 ZHD white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
287,159 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
17,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 ZHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 ZHD was last recorded at 287,159 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 13,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,558 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,601 miles
Average per year
17,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 287,159 miles
  • 2025 – 273,558 miles
  • 2024 – 268,713 miles
  • 2023 – 244,268 miles
  • 2022 – 224,537 miles
  • 2021 – 202,438 miles
  • 2020 – 199,817 miles
  • 2019 – 157,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,159 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass287,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    287,159 miles
    Test number
    861609449180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail287,157 miles (+13,599)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,157 miles
    Test number
    868726683145
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass273,558 miles (+4,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    273,558 miles
    Test number
    606375212765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass268,713 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    268,713 miles
    Test number
    428233500984
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail268,713 miles (+3,252)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,713 miles
    Test number
    286839156864
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail265,461 miles (+21,193)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,461 miles
    Test number
    631960952146
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass244,268 miles (+871)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    244,268 miles
    Test number
    932811631644
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ns and os (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damper corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail243,397 miles (+18,860)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,397 miles
    Test number
    826881062126
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak @ flex (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding ns and os (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ns and os (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damper corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass224,537 miles (+1,339)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    224,537 miles
    Test number
    567423162503
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail223,198 miles (+20,760)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,198 miles
    Test number
    570178453484
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass202,438 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    202,438 miles
    Test number
    840937391068
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail202,438 miles (+2,621)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,438 miles
    Test number
    835890882588
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass199,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    199,817 miles
    Test number
    712989946393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail199,817 miles (+41,875)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,817 miles
    Test number
    633469933684
    • MajorCentral Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine fan belts spliting new belts need done

  15. Pass157,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,942 miles
    Test number
    655980106983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP16 ZHD

Does LP16 ZHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 ZHD is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 ZHD?
The MOT on LP16 ZHD is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP16 ZHD done?
LP16 ZHD was recorded at 287,159 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 17,519 miles a year.
Has LP16 ZHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 ZHD has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP16 ZHD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP16 ZHD find?
LP16 ZHD passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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