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16 RA

2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,924 mi
Last recorded259,924 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter128,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 RA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 259,924 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 252,737 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 252,737 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 243,078 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 243,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 239,206 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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16 RA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 128,763 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 16 RA, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 16 RA registered?

16 RA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is 16 RA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 RA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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