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BE55 DOT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,835 mi
Last recorded17,835 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE55 DOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 17,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 17,835 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 15,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 14,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 14,602 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Dec 2022 14,602 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Dec 2021 13,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 10,040 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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BE55 DOT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver 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 BE55 DOT, 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 BE55 DOT registered?

BE55 DOT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BE55 DOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE55 DOT 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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