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RE55 WST

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,691 mi
Last recorded160,691 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE55 WST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 160,691 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 160,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 151,830 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2023 144,194 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2023 144,188 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2022 135,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,481 miles

Gearbox rear mounting worn

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall(235/65/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,205 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Emissions to low to read

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2020 102,205 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Emissions to low to read

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer section (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,353 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions to low to read

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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RE55 WST is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE55 WST, 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 RE55 WST registered?

RE55 WST is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is RE55 WST safe to buy?

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