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R1 MUV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

218,491 mi
Last recorded218,491 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 MUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 218,491 miles

Nearside Front repeater lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on tread pattern

Pass 23 Nov 2024 183,157 miles

TESTED WET

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2023 146,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 126,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,835 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge

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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R1 MUV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R1 MUV, 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 R1 MUV registered?

R1 MUV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is R1 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 MUV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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