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BV16 GFA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,654 mi
Last recorded231,654 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 231,654 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 231,654 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 210,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 210,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside front Day Running Light not working

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 177,355 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 177,355 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 147,359 miles

Front Inner FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VARIOUS DAMAGE TO FRONT SCREEN,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (3.2 (a) (i))

NSR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK RUBBER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.(235-65X16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD (3 MM) (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE OVERDUE ON DASH.

Fail 22 May 2020 147,357 miles

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour IN DOOR MIRROR. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour IN DOOR MIRROR. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VARIOUS DAMAGE TO FRONT SCREEN,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (3.2 (a) (i))

NSR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK RUBBER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.(235-65X16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD (3 MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SERVICE OVERDUE ON DASH.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,799 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 100,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 GFA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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