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WJ16 COB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 COB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 72,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,768 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 63,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 56,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,774 miles

windscreen chip outside zone A

Fail 11 Jul 2022 52,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

windscreen chip outside zone A

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,171 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,113 miles

Windscreen chip

Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,614 miles

Windscreen chip zone B

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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WJ16 COB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ16 COB, 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

How do I check the history of WJ16 COB?

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What year was WJ16 COB registered?

WJ16 COB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is WJ16 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 COB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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