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FD16 WKY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

198,502 mi
Last recorded198,502 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 WKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 198,502 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 186,763 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 186,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 175,896 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 175,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 158,038 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2023 158,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2022 127,831 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2022 127,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2021 94,720 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,709 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 66,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (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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FD16 WKY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 FD16 WKY, 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 FD16 WKY registered?

FD16 WKY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is FD16 WKY safe to buy?

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