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WT16 VBL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

388,687 mi
Last recorded388,687 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 VBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 388,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 217,107 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever needs adjusting

Pass 12 Feb 2024 187,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 172,155 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside & offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 152,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 138,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 97,865 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,460 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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WT16 VBL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WT16 VBL, 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 WT16 VBL registered?

WT16 VBL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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