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BB16 JBS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,106 mi
Last recorded51,106 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB16 JBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 51,106 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 51,106 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,436 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 41,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,361 miles

minimum reserve travel left on park brake

Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,306 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 28,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 21,572 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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BB16 JBS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BB16 JBS, 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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What year was BB16 JBS registered?

BB16 JBS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is BB16 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB16 JBS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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