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WM65 SYA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,005 mi
Last recorded135,005 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 SYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,005 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 135,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 131,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 123,752 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 123,748 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,135 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 111,133 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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

brake pad wear light on dash

daytime running lights not working

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tail lens cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratching marks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail light lens slight damage

Fail 11 Feb 2019 55,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts, (nearside borderline) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tail light lens slight damage

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 SYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SYA, 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 WM65 SYA?

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What year was WM65 SYA registered?

WM65 SYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is WM65 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM65 SYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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