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BV16 GWF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,913 mi
Last recorded145,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 145,913 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4x tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 145,913 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All 4x disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4x tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 142,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Middle bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 141,944 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,353 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 130,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,037 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,676 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS, engine & PTO minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jan 2020 86,676 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS, engine & PTO minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,542 miles

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 GWF 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWF, 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 GWF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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