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WV16 NUE

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,475 mi
Last recorded147,475 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 NUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 147,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front ball joints - lift on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

side movement in nearside & offside front shock absorbers

Fail 24 Apr 2025 143,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front ball joints - lift on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

side movement in nearside & offside front shock absorbers

Pass 7 May 2024 127,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside & offside front tyres wearing slightly uneven

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight side movement in nearside & offside front shock absorbers rods

Pass 14 Apr 2023 117,253 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 104,608 miles

slight wear rear brake discs

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp & lower bush deteriorating slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads getting low

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 12 Apr 2022 104,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside & offside rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp & lower bush deteriorating slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads getting low

slight wear front brake discs

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,597 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread wearing uneven

Fail 6 Apr 2021 89,597 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2020 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,927 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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WV16 NUE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV16 NUE, 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 WV16 NUE registered?

WV16 NUE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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