2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · SL16 UCN
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2016. Recorded mileage 150,743 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SL16 UCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 150,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL16 UCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (SL16 UCN) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Calliper detached from carrier”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
SL16 UCN Mileage History
- 01/08/2023129,927 mi
- 08/08/2023129,930 mi+3 mi
- 04/06/2024136,661 mi+6,731 mi
- 22/05/2025144,650 mi+7,989 mi
- 07/05/2026150,743 mi+6,093 mi
Average of roughly 7,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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