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WH16 PXW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 PXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 97,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 97,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,660 miles

Front subframe damaged/been hit front most, not considered excessive or affecting steering/suspension at this time.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 94,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 94,046 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Off side and near side shockabsorber covers corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,477 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Off side and near side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Off side and near side rear shockabsorber covers deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2023 93,477 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Off side and near side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Off side and near side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Off side and near side rear shockabsorber covers deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,027 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 92,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 85,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,371 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 71,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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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WH16 PXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WH16 PXW, 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 WH16 PXW registered?

WH16 PXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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