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WV16 ZGO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

461,345 mi
Last recorded461,345 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 ZGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 461,345 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and raers,x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 461,345 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and raers,x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 418,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes after ABS pump in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 418,978 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Parking brake shoes backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Parking brake shoes backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes after ABS pump in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 366,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 309,185 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 249,440 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 ZGO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGO, 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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WV16 ZGO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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