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SL16 UCR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,523 mi
Last recorded73,523 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 UCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 70,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 70,288 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,379 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 61,312 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement seized (1.1.15 (e))

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off & missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,924 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 54,923 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 46,235 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,008 miles

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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SL16 UCR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL16 UCR, 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 SL16 UCR registered?

SL16 UCR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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