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WR16 UAJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,480 mi
Last recorded166,480 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 UAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 166,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 158,586 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 149,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 137,798 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 137,696 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around seatbelt area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired all around fuel flap area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise slight play on both front lower balljoints

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

nearside sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2022 118,441 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2022 118,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2021 98,843 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 98,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 82,210 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 63,106 miles

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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WR16 UAJ 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 WR16 UAJ, 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 WR16 UAJ registered?

WR16 UAJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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The MOT history for WR16 UAJ 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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