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WV66 ZTG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,118 mi
Last recorded175,118 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV66 ZTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 175,118 miles

Nearside Front Bumper / Wing damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Power steering bottle overfilled and leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2023 175,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 0.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper / Wing damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Power steering bottle overfilled and leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2022 167,772 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 167,761 miles

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure both sides (1.1.14 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 154,303 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 154,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 138,226 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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WV66 ZTG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WV66 ZTG, 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 WV66 ZTG registered?

WV66 ZTG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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