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N16 WBC

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

260,729 mi
Last recorded260,729 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 WBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 260,729 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 255,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s centre & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 255,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s centre & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working n/s & o/s front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 251,061 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 245,313 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface n/s & o/s rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 239,388 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 233,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 226,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 211,261 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure cracked (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 211,257 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink and D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink and D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear U/J on prop is worn and has movement

Pass 28 Sep 2017 173,178 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 172,453 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diff front seal leaking oil

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,347 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

diff front seal leaking oil

Fail 23 Sep 2015 82,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

diff front seal leaking oil

Fail 30 Jun 2014 59,222 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s /ru u clamp s/loose

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,244 miles

Brake clevis joint repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,238 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N16 WBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 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 N16 WBC, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N16 WBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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