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BV16 GSY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,523 mi
Last recorded75,523 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 GSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,523 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 70,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly worn (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 70,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shock absorber is badly worn (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly worn (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sligt play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 24 Sep 2022 58,225 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly worn

Fail 23 Sep 2022 58,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shock absorbers slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,600 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2021 53,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front shock absorbers slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,344 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,536 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 41,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (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 GSY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black 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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV16 GSY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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