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BC16 JGF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,112 mi
Last recorded133,112 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 133,112 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 124,509 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 114,175 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 114,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 101,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,263 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,151 miles

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

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

ns repeater lens damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,151 miles

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

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

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

ns repeater lens damaged

osr brake disc damaged from worn out brake pads

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,793 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 63,760 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,031 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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BC16 JGF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BC16 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

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

Is BC16 JGF safe to buy?

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