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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

R16 CDLMOT history

R16 CDL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 17 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 210,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

R16 CDL white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
210,235 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 CDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 CDL was last recorded at 210,235 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,233 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
12,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,235 miles
  • 2025 – 204,163 miles
  • 2024 – 195,745 miles
  • 2023 – 187,449 miles
  • 2022 – 169,007 miles
  • 2021 – 163,792 miles
  • 2020 – 154,235 miles
  • 2019 – 144,498 miles
  • 2018 – 135,246 miles
  • 2017 – 122,838 miles
  • 2016 – 88,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,235 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,235 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    210,235 miles
    Test number
    821432852863
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail210,233 miles (+6,070)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,233 miles
    Test number
    188915350589
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass204,163 miles (+8,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    204,163 miles
    Test number
    200091089096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsf steering arm has slight play
  4. Pass195,745 miles (+8,296)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    195,745 miles
    Test number
    676123204133
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass187,449 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,449 miles
    Test number
    774990074469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Fail187,447 miles (+18,440)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,447 miles
    Test number
    503427161436
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass169,007 miles (+5,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,007 miles
    Test number
    193963170003
    • AdvisoryChip on a wind screen
  8. Pass163,792 miles (+9,557)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    163,792 miles
    Test number
    177825735274
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass154,235 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    154,235 miles
    Test number
    741973123517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,498 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,498 miles
    Test number
    298098805520
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
  11. Fail144,496 miles (+9,250)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,496 miles
    Test number
    992441865941
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
  12. Pass135,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,246 miles
    Test number
    708899179398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,246 miles (+12,408)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,246 miles
    Test number
    287185266744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  14. Pass122,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    122,838 miles
    Test number
    709153614721
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear approaching minimum wear band (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail122,838 miles (+34,328)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,838 miles
    Test number
    937140220565
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working nearside side light not working ( inside head lamp unit) (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear reflector missing o/side rear reflector missing (at bumper rear) (1.5.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working centre stop lamp above door not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear approaching minimum wear band (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass88,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,510 miles
    Test number
    455350998297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 CDL

Does R16 CDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 CDL is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 CDL?
The MOT on R16 CDL is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 CDL done?
R16 CDL was recorded at 210,235 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 12,989 miles a year.
Has R16 CDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 CDL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 CDL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 CDL find?
R16 CDL passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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