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BC16 JFZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,234 mi
Last recorded111,234 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 JFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 111,234 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 111,233 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,417 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 98,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 86,188 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 86,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,390 miles

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,414 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare tyre flat (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 57,414 miles

Power steering component leaking Power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Power steering stiff in operation (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare tyre flat (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nsf tyre wearing more on the inner edge.

slight play in nsf shock absorber

stone chip on windscreen.

Fail 15 Aug 2020 51,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nsf tyre wearing more on the inner edge.

slight play in nsf shock absorber

stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,743 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 41,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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BC16 JFZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BC16 JFZ, 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 BC16 JFZ registered?

BC16 JFZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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