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WU16 OYB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

298,618 mi
Last recorded298,618 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 298,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 277,062 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 251,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 218,677 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 197,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 170,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 143,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,833 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,964 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,562 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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WU16 OYB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WU16 OYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU16 OYB?

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What year was WU16 OYB registered?

WU16 OYB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is WU16 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 OYB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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