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WN66 FML

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

274,468 mi
Last recorded274,468 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN66 FML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 274,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative Showing major fault (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Both lamps in-op (4.6.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked/ small hole (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt frayed and damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight play from shock absorber gland

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Steering rack weeping

Pass 5 Sep 2025 254,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 254,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235.65.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 375,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 233,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake-pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen insecure/damaged (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (wear in the knuckle joint) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (2mm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 3 Oct 2023 205,980 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 205,975 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-65-16c 115/113R 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 183,385 miles

Rear Body component slightly loose mudwing brackets cracked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 183,384 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure both hanger brackets corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking multiple injector pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases screech noise and leak noticed under acceleration (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure under battery tray (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Body not fully secure cracked at both mudwing brackets (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 158,827 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 158,822 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak water pump

Electrical wiring insecure starter to battery cable under battery box (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker gland (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker gland (5.3.2 (c))

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

flywheel vibrating/rumbling when clutch pedal depressed

Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 125,511 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,378 miles

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

Rear Both rear light lens cracked

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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WN66 FML is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WN66 FML, 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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WN66 FML is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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