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WP16 JLV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,762 mi
Last recorded158,762 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 158,762 miles

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

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

Front Outer sills showing signs of rust

Pass 6 Dec 2024 157,065 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 143,495 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 143,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,043 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,746 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 106,742 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,896 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,426 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 44,426 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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WP16 JLV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

WP16 JLV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is WP16 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 JLV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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