MOT Status
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171,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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 ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Offside Front door check strap broken
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WX16 ETV safe to buy?
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