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W6 DRL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

374,739 mi
Last recorded374,739 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 DRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 374,739 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Height Marker. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 351,017 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 319,646 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 283,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 233,325 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 199,736 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 199,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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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W6 DRL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W6 DRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W6 DRL registered?

W6 DRL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is W6 DRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 DRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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