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WE54 LOR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,280 mi
Last recorded173,280 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE54 LOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 173,280 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber shrouds are deteriorating

chip to windscreen

oil residue engine area

Fail 12 Jan 2026 173,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber shrouds are deteriorating

chip to windscreen

oil residue engine area

Pass 31 Jan 2025 158,761 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limits

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to limits

oil leak from top of engine

various chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2024 143,684 miles

oil leak from top of engine

Fail 12 Jan 2024 143,684 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper mirror broken

Nearside Front repeater has condensation inside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mk yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

various chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 109,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2020 109,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn more than the offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2019 89,815 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight bind on offside rear read wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (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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WE54 LOR 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 WE54 LOR, 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 WE54 LOR registered?

WE54 LOR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 December 2016.

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