CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV16 JYW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

380,998 mi
Last recorded380,998 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 JYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 380,998 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing from outside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff have slight oil leak

Rear Spring leaf corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 369,633 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 369,629 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 332,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff slight noisy

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 225,025 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 225,025 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 219,308 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 149,619 miles

Offside Rear tyre 1.6mm

both front steering arms slight play

both rear anti roll bar eye bushes slight play

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV16 JYW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV16 JYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV16 JYW?

You can check the full history of AV16 JYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV16 JYW registered?

AV16 JYW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AV16 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 JYW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV16 JYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV16 JYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.