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WR16 UCZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,297 mi
Last recorded113,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 UCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,297 miles

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

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

Slight play front shock stanchion bushes

Fail 24 Dec 2024 113,158 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Slight play front shock stanchion bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2023 93,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 93,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both stanchion bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears / rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,053 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 74,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,981 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 UCZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

WR16 UCZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is WR16 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR16 UCZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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