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WR16 UCF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

366,519 mi
Last recorded366,519 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 366,519 miles

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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 332,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 306,411 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 248,642 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 248,642 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 205,967 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2021 167,399 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints have excessive free movement

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 8 Jun 2021 167,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear anti roll bar eye bushes and anti roll bar bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints have excessive free movement

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 29 Apr 2020 117,999 miles

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 2 May 2019 64,157 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 UCF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

WR16 UCF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 May 2016.

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