
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass352,596 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 352,596 miles
- Test number
- 369188713022
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass314,737 miles (+25,345)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 314,737 miles
- Test number
- 546079919057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass289,392 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 289,392 miles
- Test number
- 461681942241
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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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