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WX16 OLU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

263,285 mi
Last recorded263,285 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 263,285 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 263,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 240,539 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 216,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 216,057 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 187,323 miles

Nearside Front side marker inop

Nearside Front sidemarker inop

Offside Rear sidemarker inop

Fail 8 Jan 2021 187,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front sidemarker inop

Nearside Front side marker inop

Offside Rear sidemarker inop

Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,022 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Jul 2019 127,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 OLU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

WX16 OLU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WX16 OLU safe to buy?

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