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WX16 FFB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,000 mi
Last recorded258,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 FFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 258,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 237,098 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 218,475 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 218,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 200,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension strut dust cover broken away , not affecting operation.

Offside Exhaust pipe flex joint after DPF , outer parts is split but inner part is still gas tight.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 183,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 156,159 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 156,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 141,126 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s mirror lens broken but not affecting emitted light at this time (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,579 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 FFB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green 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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

WX16 FFB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is WX16 FFB safe to buy?

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