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WN16 RHU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,229 mi
Last recorded137,229 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 RHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 137,229 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 137,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front headlight cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2024 129,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 129,254 miles

Both front shock absorbers have movement between piston and casings

Fail 19 Apr 2024 129,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front shock absorbers have movement between piston and casings

Pass 14 Apr 2023 119,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 110,619 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 89,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,448 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 75,448 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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WN16 RHU 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 72.7%.

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 WN16 RHU, 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 WN16 RHU registered?

WN16 RHU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is WN16 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN16 RHU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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