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WM16 OVD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,561 mi
Last recorded164,561 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 OVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 164,561 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 164,561 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 163,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes towards rear axle have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2025 163,685 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes towards rear axle have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 157,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 148,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides at rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 136,124 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 112,451 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 112,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,917 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,306 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 69,306 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle n/s wont open security lock stuck on (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside 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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WM16 OVD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WM16 OVD, 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 WM16 OVD registered?

WM16 OVD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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