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PO16 VYT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,698 mi
Last recorded112,698 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

RegistrationPO16 VYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 112,698 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both exhaust hangers are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front shock absorber has slight play in-between the insert & casing

Fail 24 Mar 2026 112,687 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective both exhaust hangers are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front shock absorber has slight play in-between the insert & casing

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,172 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front shock absorber has slight play in-between the insert & casing

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 15 Mar 2025 103,161 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front shock absorber has slight play in-between the insert & casing

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside front shock absorber has slight play in-between the insert & casing

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,681 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front ball joints when jacking the vehicle under the arm and checking with a lever bar between the wheel and ground (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,705 miles

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

Handbrake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Offside Front Shock Absorber Has Movement Between Casing and Insert

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear disc's are heavily lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 49,366 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked within swept area's (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear disc's are heavily lipped & worn (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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PO16 VYT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PO16 VYT, 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 PO16 VYT registered?

PO16 VYT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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