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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,151 cc

T16 MWEMOT history

T16 MWE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 381,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
381,946 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
19,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 MWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 MWE was last recorded at 381,946 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
381,848 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
19,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 381,946 miles
  • 2025 – 376,930 miles
  • 2023 – 372,047 miles
  • 2022 – 367,790 miles
  • 2021 – 358,601 miles
  • 2020 – 352,596 miles
  • 2019 – 339,123 miles
  • 2018 – 314,737 miles
  • 2017 – 289,392 miles
  • 2016 – 269,838 miles
  • 2015 – 236,146 miles
  • 2014 – 195,168 miles
  • 2013 – 160,544 miles
  • 2012 – 120,158 miles
  • 2011 – 91,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass381,946 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass381,946 miles (+98)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    381,946 miles
    Test number
    868251022240
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail381,848 miles (+4,918)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    381,848 miles
    Test number
    924108695129
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass376,930 miles (+59)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    376,930 miles
    Test number
    226112496294
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker rusty
  4. Fail376,871 miles (+4,824)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    376,871 miles
    Test number
    201012347884
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker rusty
  5. Pass372,047 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    372,047 miles
    Test number
    757953050904
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill to floor rusty
  6. Fail371,888 miles (+4,098)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    371,888 miles
    Test number
    333393099415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill to floor rusty
  7. Pass367,790 miles (+100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    367,790 miles
    Test number
    162636305761
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail367,690 miles (+9,089)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    367,690 miles
    Test number
    959361566783
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass358,601 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    358,601 miles
    Test number
    534486457330
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail358,537 miles (+5,941)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    358,537 miles
    Test number
    569753819726
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass352,596 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    352,596 miles
    Test number
    369188713022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail352,585 miles (+13,462)3 dangerous14 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    352,585 miles
    Test number
    981951502710
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass339,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    339,123 miles
    Test number
    509553238109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail339,123 miles (+24,386)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    339,123 miles
    Test number
    539544342391
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass314,737 miles (+25,345)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    314,737 miles
    Test number
    546079919057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass289,392 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    289,392 miles
    Test number
    461681942241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail289,385 miles (+19,547)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,385 miles
    Test number
    166737651396
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass269,838 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    269,838 miles
    Test number
    704209208280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Fail269,746 miles (+33,600)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,746 miles
    Test number
    193563386626
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking around No'1 injector (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mount broken away from pipe
  20. Pass236,146 miles (+1,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    236,146 miles
    Test number
    939411835252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail234,687 miles (+39,519)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,687 miles
    Test number
    725261315222
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCrack in screen
    • NoteFan belt noise when steering
  22. Pass195,168 miles (+7,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    195,168 miles
    Test number
    846199614226
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass187,992 miles (+27,448)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    187,992 miles
    Test number
    218544624053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • Note1st & 2nd prop centre bearings misaligned
  24. Pass160,544 miles (+40,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    160,544 miles
    Test number
    179354523030
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass120,158 miles (+28,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,158 miles
    Test number
    339216022055
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  26. Pass91,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,946 miles
    Test number
    809667721040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 MWE

Does T16 MWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 MWE is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 MWE?
The MOT on T16 MWE is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 MWE done?
T16 MWE was recorded at 381,946 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 19,375 miles a year.
Has T16 MWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 MWE has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 MWE 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 T16 MWE find?
T16 MWE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount, and 2 more.

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