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PO16 WZJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,108 mi
Last recorded181,108 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 181,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front dampness around n/s/f rack boot possibly leak of fluid

Nearside Rear light lenses damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s/f inner shock

Fail 1 Aug 2023 181,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front dampness around n/s/f rack boot possibly leak of fluid

Nearside Rear light lenses damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s/f inner shock

Pass 6 Jul 2022 180,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight dampness n/s/f rack boot

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f shock inner

Fail 27 Jun 2022 180,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight dampness n/s/f rack boot

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f shock inner

Pass 28 May 2021 179,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 154,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 119,142 miles

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

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

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 WZJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

PO16 WZJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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