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WR16 XXY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,301 mi
Last recorded206,301 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 206,301 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side repeater slight damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine damp with oil

front number plate damage

Fail 26 Feb 2026 206,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side repeater slight damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine damp with oil

front number plate damage

Pass 8 Jan 2025 171,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens defective, no affect on light output

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear diff oil leak

covers and shields fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2025 171,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens defective, no affect on light output

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear diff oil leak

covers and shields fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,857 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 129,857 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,516 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very Slight play inside rack, when shaking steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 93,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very Slight play inside rack, when shaking steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,782 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 80,782 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,395 miles

Offside Rear reflector deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2020 67,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector deteriorated

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

Pass 28 May 2019 53,606 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 XXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

WR16 XXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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