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BV16 GGK

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

298,343 mi
Last recorded298,343 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 298,343 miles

see vt30 sheet

Fail 17 Jul 2026 298,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes along bulkhead in places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind chassis-between subframe tunnel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread bulging (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel lever travel too high (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear close too disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front chassis legs-box sections-subframe-running gear rusting,rear diff casing leaky,osf brake hose chaffing-twisting,2 x front lower balljoints lift,2 x steering arm joints play,2 x front shocker mounts play

screen chipped in places,front reg plate,engine oil minimum,engine underboost power loss felt-investigate,bonnet lever stiff,2 headlight bulb patterns not great,indicator bulbs colour fade,clutch pipe rusting

tracking required,front tyre treads shoulders uneven tread wear,rear brake pads uneven wear discs lipped pitting,rear tyres cracking-treads bulging,front splash guard trim poor

Pass 12 Jul 2025 284,624 miles

ref vt30 doc

Fail 11 Jul 2025 284,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

os reg light inop,service overdue -1100m,oil minimum,window switches,brake pipes scabbing,front tyre inner treads uneven wear,nsr tyre poor inner tread bulging,rear axle-bearing noisy

smokey service overdue,osf steering rack arm joint play,steering wheel freeplay-bit stiffer than normal,rear discs lipped pitting,osf brake hose twisting

Pass 13 Jul 2024 258,726 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 12 Jul 2024 258,726 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fault-aim needs resetting before retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

os reg light inop,front shockers damp,rear axle diff damp,gearbox linkage damage incomplete,brake pipes greased,mirror cover poor-indicator colours fading

Pass 15 Jul 2023 222,086 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 15 Jul 2023 222,086 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

gear linkage unit poor-loose joint,oil spill,back plates rusting,shockers rusting -weak,nsr leaf spring rattle

os wiper poor,os reg light inop,nsr double tail light inop,indicator bulb colours fading,brake pipes scabbing,rear D bushes poor,nsf balljoint play,osf brake binding

Pass 16 Jul 2022 174,736 miles

coolant spill-investigate,os reg light inop,brake pipes scabbing,rear anti roll bar play,oil spill,both front lower balljoint lift,nsf brake disc scored,front splash guards loose,osr parking brake effort lazy,osf door hinge

Pass 17 Jul 2021 128,761 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 128,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both-on/off (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front shocker casings poor,rear anti roll bar D bushes play,ns step trim damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2020 81,905 miles

rear suspension D bushes play

Fail 25 Jul 2020 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure both aims need resetting for retest (4.1.1 (c))

parking brake lever travel getting high,air pipe insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 58,100 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 GGK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GGK, 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 GGK registered?

BV16 GGK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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