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PO16 XMT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,792 mi
Last recorded114,792 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,792 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 112,250 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 112,249 miles

Central Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 112,249 miles

Central Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 102,938 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 102,934 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.6mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 92,814 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cluster outer casing damaged

Nearside front Daytime Running Light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front tyre is bald on both shoulders and through outer casing in places but no cords/structure exposed at this time. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING ASAP

Fail 21 Jul 2022 92,814 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cluster outer casing damaged

Nearside front Daytime Running Light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is bald on both shoulders and through outer casing in places but no cords/structure exposed at this time. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING ASAP

Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,820 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 80,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,635 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 70,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 XMT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

PO16 XMT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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