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BG16 PLN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,958 mi
Last recorded245,958 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 PLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 245,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 222,571 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 222,571 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 198,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 166,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear diff has slight leak

Fail 15 Sep 2020 166,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking by bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 16 Sep 2019 119,313 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,753 miles

Nearside side repeater slight damage to lens

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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BG16 PLN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG16 PLN, 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 BG16 PLN registered?

BG16 PLN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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