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OU16 DGV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 DGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 117,972 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,477 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 83,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 67,825 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 58,406 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 31,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 30,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 27,883 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 27,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 22,855 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 22,855 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,832 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 16,832 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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OU16 DGV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OU16 DGV, 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 OU16 DGV registered?

OU16 DGV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is OU16 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU16 DGV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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