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WX16 EKA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,528 mi
Last recorded147,528 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 EKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 147,528 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 139,954 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 119,162 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,547 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush sliding bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,911 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off & damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside non-obligatory side marker light insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 63,911 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off & damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside non-obligatory side marker light insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,348 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 49,348 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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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WX16 EKA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX16 EKA, 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 WX16 EKA registered?

WX16 EKA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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