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BJ16 FPG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,309 mi
Last recorded112,309 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 FPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 112,309 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight damage nearside door

Fail 21 Mar 2024 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight damage nearside door

Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,704 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 97,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,773 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,105 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 74,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,439 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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BJ16 FPG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ16 FPG, 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 BJ16 FPG registered?

BJ16 FPG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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