MOT Status
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284,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens Missing Showing White Light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65 R16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
Nearside Rear Lens Broken
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
50% of reg plate lamp not working
Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Offside track rod end slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp unit cracked, showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
50% of reg plate lamp not working
Nearside Front Side lamp not working x2
Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Offside Front Side lamp not working
Offside track rod end slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake little reserve travel
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front indicator repeater lens damaged
Nearside Front tyre tread getting low (inner edge)
Offside Front wing mirror lower glass damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front indicator repeater lens damaged
Nearside Front tyre tread getting low (inner edge)
Offside Front wing mirror lower glass damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV16 FZH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BV16 FZH, 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 BV16 FZH registered?
BV16 FZH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 March 2016.
Is BV16 FZH safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV16 FZH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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