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WX16 EYF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

220,961 mi
Last recorded220,961 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 220,961 miles

Offside Rear handbrake this side poor reading on rolle r slight bgrabingbrake test and

Fail 13 Aug 2026 220,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear handbrake this side poor reading on rolle r slight bgrabingbrake test and

Pass 28 Aug 2025 205,576 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 205,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 198,444 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 198,443 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2023 184,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 176,754 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 176,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 160,284 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 160,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,440 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,546 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 EYF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EYF, 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

How do I check the history of WX16 EYF?

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What year was WX16 EYF registered?

WX16 EYF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is WX16 EYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX16 EYF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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