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BJ16 FTK

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,792 mi
Last recorded258,792 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 258,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 258,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 253,038 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 244,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 244,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 228,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (235/65R16C) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 193,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly (inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low)

offside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2019 128,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly (inner and outer edges of tread area wearing low)

offside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush deteriorated

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 FTK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FTK, 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 FTK registered?

BJ16 FTK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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