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WU16 OYS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

445,847 mi
Last recorded445,847 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 445,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 412,209 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 379,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 342,778 miles

Nearside park brake performance/result indicates adjustment or inspection required

Pass 2 Mar 2021 304,981 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 247,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

damage fuel cap top

Pass 21 Mar 2019 188,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 126,870 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 56,944 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 OYS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OYS, 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

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What year was WU16 OYS registered?

WU16 OYS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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