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WM65 NVB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,438 mi
Last recorded223,438 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 NVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 223,438 miles

Exhaust flexi joint worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 223,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust flexi joint worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 199,927 miles

Central Front Upper Panel corroded/perforated above rear doors (due to previous damage)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 199,924 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Tank rearwards (unions) to caliper hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Panel corroded/perforated above rear doors (due to previous damage)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 169,154 miles

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Loading area upper panel/roof/door has damage that has corroded and perforated the panel fold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 169,151 miles

Central Rear Upper Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position Upper catches not making contact with door top latches (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Loading area upper panel/roof/door has damage that has corroded and perforated the panel fold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 133,345 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 133,341 miles

Central Rear Upper Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position Upper lock catch not making contact with door (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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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WM65 NVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WM65 NVB, 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 WM65 NVB registered?

WM65 NVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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