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B16 FTL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,970 mi
Last recorded130,970 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 FTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 130,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 130,654 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,493 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 122,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 199,936 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 119,936 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 117,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,934 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 115,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 114,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 113,456 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 111,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,537 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 92,531 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 92,531 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

n/s w/screen chipped

Pass 2 May 2006 88,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

w/screen minor chip n/s

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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B16 FTL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 172,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B16 FTL, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 FTL registered?

B16 FTL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is B16 FTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 FTL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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