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PM05 MCW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,344 mi
Last recorded80,344 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM05 MCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 80,344 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 72,684 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Engine bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Transmission bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 72,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Engine bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Transmission bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 59,871 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 59,870 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Lens defective (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 49,659 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,485 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 42,485 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 35,913 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 35,913 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 28,419 miles

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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PM05 MCW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 PM05 MCW, 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 PM05 MCW registered?

PM05 MCW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is PM05 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM05 MCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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