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PO16 WYA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,797 mi
Last recorded173,797 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 173,797 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 173,520 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 156,006 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 156,006 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 151,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 151,584 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 151,582 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 151,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 142,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 138,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 91,993 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 91,989 miles

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

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 WYA 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 PO16 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

PO16 WYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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