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RF16 OWM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Maroon Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,443 mi
Last recorded161,443 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 OWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 161,443 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 158,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 157,145 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 157,413 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 155,511 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 155,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,355 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,428 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (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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RF16 OWM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Maroon with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF16 OWM, 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 RF16 OWM registered?

RF16 OWM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is RF16 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 OWM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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