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WV16 YLZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,104 mi
Last recorded149,104 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 YLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 149,104 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side inner rack arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 140,217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 103,967 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,878 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 52,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 17,655 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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WV16 YLZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV16 YLZ, 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 WV16 YLZ registered?

WV16 YLZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is WV16 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 YLZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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