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90 SW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,201 mi
Last recorded102,201 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 SW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 102,201 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 102,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,200 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 94,200 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,008 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 79,008 miles

Rear Engine mounting fractured AT TAIL PIPE (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,324 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 71,324 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,026 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 60,953 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 52,605 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (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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90 SW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 90 SW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 90 SW?

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What year was 90 SW registered?

90 SW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is 90 SW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 SW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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