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NC16 EWP

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,869 mi
Last recorded120,869 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC16 EWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside day running light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 120,851 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside day running light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 111,529 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play but not leaking

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play but not leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,654 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 95,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,668 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,514 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 69,501 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,484 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,667 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 41,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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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NC16 EWP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC16 EWP, 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 NC16 EWP registered?

NC16 EWP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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