Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
R16 PPKMOT history
R16 PPK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 742,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 742,794 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 43,945 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 PPK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 PPK was last recorded at 742,794 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 62,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Aug 2017: 37,168 miles, lower than 324,152 miles on 30 Aug 2016.
- 25 Aug 2018: 207,512 miles, lower than 373,192 miles on 6 Sept 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 679,853 miles · 16 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 62,941 miles
- Average per year
- 43,945 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 742,794 miles
- 2025 – 679,853 miles
- 2024 – 614,318 miles
- 2023 – 553,555 miles
- 2022 – 494,661 miles
- 2021 – 434,066 miles
- 2020 – 351,882 miles
- 2019 – 277,161 miles
- 2018 – 207,512 miles
- 2017 – 373,192 miles
- 2016 – 324,152 miles
- 2015 – 259,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass742,794 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass742,794 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 742,794 miles
- Test number
- 553943457649
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail742,794 miles (+62,941)3 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 742,794 miles
- Test number
- 265824434930
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass679,853 miles (+65,535)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 679,853 miles
- Test number
- 455951935150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass614,318 miles (+60,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 614,318 miles
- Test number
- 716921706722
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass553,555 miles (+58,894)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 553,555 miles
- Test number
- 499478271687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass494,661 miles (+60,595)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 494,661 miles
- Test number
- 422573967214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass434,066 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 434,066 miles
- Test number
- 665494461131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail434,062 miles (+82,180)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 434,062 miles
- Test number
- 553286093386
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and off side dfront metal to metal two x front discs worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass351,882 miles (+74,721)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 351,882 miles
- Test number
- 826508384486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass277,161 miles (+69,649)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 277,161 miles
- Test number
- 273408619167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,512 miles (-165,680)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 207,512 miles
- Test number
- 669342262086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass373,192 miles (+336,024)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 373,192 miles
- Test number
- 913397785679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,168 miles (-286,984)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,168 miles
- Test number
- 671051804033
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentral propshaft centre bush slightly damage
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass324,152 miles (+64,783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 324,152 miles
- Test number
- 278677489859
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower wing & sill damage!
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake low effort!
Pass259,369 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 259,369 miles
- Test number
- 160497544248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about R16 PPK
- Does R16 PPK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 PPK is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 PPK?
- The MOT on R16 PPK is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 PPK done?
- R16 PPK was recorded at 742,794 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 43,945 miles a year.
- Has R16 PPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 PPK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 PPK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R16 PPK find?
- R16 PPK passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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