2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · YJ16 AAM
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 332,198 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 332,198 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.
YJ16 AAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 332,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YJ16 AAM Mileage History
- 01/10/2024265,225 mi
- 01/10/2024265,225 mi
- 01/10/2025296,065 mi+30,840 mi
- 23/09/2026332,198 mi+36,133 mi
- 23/09/2026332,198 mi
Average of roughly 33,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YJ16 AAM 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 (YJ16 AAM) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached both6 (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))”.
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