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BV16 GZF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,259 mi
Last recorded138,259 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 138,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror mounted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 138,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror mounted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 120,609 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 93,815 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,314 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 74,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure hanger defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235x65x16 2-5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,460 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 43,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush worn on inner shaft with excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush worn on inner shaft with excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly no reserve travel (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heat damage due to brake pad being seized (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 GZF 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 70%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

BV16 GZF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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