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WE08 BUB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,795 mi
Last recorded136,795 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE08 BUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 136,795 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2026 136,794 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2025 130,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 123,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 110,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 96,568 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,387 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,295 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 65,130 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 65,129 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear offside rear lens broke full of water

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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WE08 BUB 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 80%.

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 WE08 BUB, 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 WE08 BUB registered?

WE08 BUB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is WE08 BUB safe to buy?

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