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WP16 CEN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,184 mi
Last recorded203,184 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 CEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 203,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 203,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 174,929 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to front Flexi exhaust but no exhaust leak

Pass 6 Dec 2021 146,281 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,647 miles

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

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

front & rear suspension close to bump-stops (heavily loaded)

Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front & rear suspension close to bump-stops (heavily loaded)

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,310 miles

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

Rear axle close to bump-stops (vehicle heavily laden - 3947Kg GVW)

Fail 13 Jun 2019 81,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle close to bump-stops (vehicle heavily laden - 3947Kg GVW)

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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WP16 CEN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP16 CEN, 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 WP16 CEN registered?

WP16 CEN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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