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WR16 UAT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,952 mi
Last recorded197,952 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 UAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 197,952 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRUT TOP (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED LENSE (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRUT TOP (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 197,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRUT TOP (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED LENSE (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRUT TOP (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 191,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tail-lamp slightly insecure

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 191,991 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side parking braking effort low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tail-lamp slightly insecure

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 184,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 178,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 164,931 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 152,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 101,182 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 UAT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

WR16 UAT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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