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AY16 OTX

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

198,803 mi
Last recorded198,803 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 198,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 188,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

has corrosion on sills but not considered excessive yet

Pass 26 Jul 2024 170,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 165,694 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes / abs pump pipes engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Trailer electrical socket damaged / deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 165,690 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet hard to open

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes / abs pump pipes engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Trailer electrical socket damaged / deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 143,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds /abs pump pipes engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area no more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other cargo door handle Missing but door can still be readily opened and closed

Nearside slight sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 106,454 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear outside handle missing /door can still be readily opened and closed

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,812 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 OTX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OTX, 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.

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What year was AY16 OTX registered?

AY16 OTX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 August 2016.

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