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WU16 OZA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

345,802 mi
Last recorded345,802 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 345,802 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 309,287 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 276,438 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 243,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 207,547 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 170,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,863 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 83,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,075 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 OZA 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 OZA, 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 OZA registered?

WU16 OZA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is WU16 OZA safe to buy?

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