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WU16 OZB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

387,843 mi
Last recorded387,843 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 387,843 miles

Undefined knock

Pass 9 Apr 2024 352,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake imbalance, passed brake test

Fail 4 Apr 2024 352,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake imbalance, passed brake test

Pass 10 May 2023 314,724 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator above axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 276,630 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 230,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 177,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 119,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 53,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,778 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 OZB 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 90%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

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

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Does WU16 OZB have outstanding finance?

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