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AY16 OUW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,974 mi
Last recorded248,974 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 248,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 243,620 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 243,584 miles

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

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 234,911 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 234,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 186,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 136,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

oil leak from throttle valve seals

radiator fan cowling loose and a mounting bracket broken but not come detached has there is various other mounting brackets that its clipped into.

rear bumpstops perished and deterating

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 OUW 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 71.4%.

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 AY16 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

AY16 OUW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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