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BGZ 4178

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,568 mi
Last recorded139,568 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 4178
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 139,568 miles

Coolant leak Water Pump ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 139,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Water Pump ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 136,686 miles

Coolant leak Coolant pump seepage ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 133,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 131,335 miles

Coolant leak Coolant pump leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery loom underside missing retaining clips (4.11 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 131,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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BGZ 4178 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGZ 4178, 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 BGZ 4178 registered?

BGZ 4178 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is BGZ 4178 safe to buy?

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