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A16 XWL

2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,044 mi
Last recorded74,044 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter124,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 62,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 62,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 60,862 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 54,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 47,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 40,021 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 40,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 27,477 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,729 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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A16 XWL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 124,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 XWL, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 XWL registered?

A16 XWL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is A16 XWL safe to buy?

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