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AY16 OTU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

302,552 mi
Last recorded302,552 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 OTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 302,552 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 270,358 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake low reading

Pass 12 Oct 2023 253,949 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 239,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 214,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 177,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,540 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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AY16 OTU 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 100%.

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 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 AY16 OTU, 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 AY16 OTU?

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What year was AY16 OTU registered?

AY16 OTU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AY16 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 OTU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY16 OTU have outstanding finance?

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