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WX16 EVP

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,872 mi
Last recorded225,872 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 EVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 225,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 220,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play in gland.

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

Nearside Side marker lamp not working.

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 338,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 338,675 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 190,985 miles

Both rear mudguards wearing against rear springs

Fail 11 Apr 2023 190,985 miles

Nearside Lower Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting at gearbox cracked/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear mudguards wearing against rear springs

Pass 14 Dec 2022 181,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 155,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,550 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 131,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,381 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,840 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 78,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 EVP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX16 EVP registered?

WX16 EVP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is WX16 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX16 EVP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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