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BV16 GCU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

299,880 mi
Last recorded299,880 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 GCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 299,880 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 299,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 291,923 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close and cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 291,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close and cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 270,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 270,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 243,025 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 243,025 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn down to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 205,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 168,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 113,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 GCU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

BV16 GCU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 April 2016.

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