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BV16 GXU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,337 mi
Last recorded145,337 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 145,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 127,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,903 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,170 miles

all brake discs worn

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn low on edges of tread

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2022 92,168 miles

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

all brake discs worn

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn low on edges of tread

offside rear tyre perished

offside track rod end worn

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,770 miles

front bumper damaged

wear lip on all brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,105 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,372 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 GXU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

BV16 GXU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is BV16 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 GXU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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