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WU16 OYW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

359,981 mi
Last recorded359,981 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 359,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 329,997 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 297,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 269,579 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 233,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 189,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 139,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 95,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,291 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 OYW 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 OYW, 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 WU16 OYW registered?

WU16 OYW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is WU16 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 OYW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU16 OYW have outstanding finance?

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