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11 GAU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,977 mi
Last recorded167,977 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 167,977 miles

Front both front shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated/split

Fail 15 May 2026 167,977 miles

Front both front shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated/split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 159,786 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in both front track rods

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 May 2025 159,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in both front track rods

Front exhaust front pipe flexi piece outer mesh deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 May 2024 152,942 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2024 152,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2023 139,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2023 139,845 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 134,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 132,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,997 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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11 GAU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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11 GAU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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