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BT16 AFO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,313 mi
Last recorded230,313 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 AFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 230,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 195,528 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 195,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 172,050 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE --- TOP OF THE BLADE (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 172,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE -- LED FITTED ON THE CAR (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE --- TOP OF THE BLADE (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 136,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BT16 AFO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BT16 AFO, 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 BT16 AFO registered?

BT16 AFO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is BT16 AFO safe to buy?

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