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BU71 FVT

2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,095 mi
Last recorded134,095 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI83,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU71 FVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter 316 Progressive CDI
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 134,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 134,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective D.P.F bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,349 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 1,310 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
19,857
Miles/Year
1,310
On UK Roads
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BU71 FVT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 83,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was BU71 FVT registered?

BU71 FVT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI, first registered on 15 September 2021.

Is BU71 FVT safe to buy?

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