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BV16 FZG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

504,004 mi
Last recorded504,004 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 504,004 miles

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

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

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

Front both sides side repeater case damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 504,004 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front both sides side repeater case damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 417,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear cluster light damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 417,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear cluster light damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 286,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 219,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

emission's to clean too test

Pass 2 Jun 2022 203,068 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 173,025 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 155,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 122,547 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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BV16 FZG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV16 FZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV16 FZG registered?

BV16 FZG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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