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WX16 ETV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,948 mi
Last recorded171,948 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 ETV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 171,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 156,831 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber slightly worn

Brake Pedal slightly spongy

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to Rear (leading to both rear flexi brake pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside & Offside Front Shocker dust cover deteriorating

Nearside & Offside Front slight Brake Judder

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 156,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake Pedal Rubber slightly worn

Brake Pedal slightly spongy

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to Rear (leading to both rear flexi brake pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside & Offside Front Shocker dust cover deteriorating

Nearside & Offside Front slight Brake Judder

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 144,950 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 144,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,198 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,569 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,631 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front door check strap broken

Fail 21 Sep 2018 44,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,122 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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WX16 ETV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX16 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

WX16 ETV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 April 2016.

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