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BV16 HBU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,064 mi
Last recorded133,064 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 133,064 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower eye bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 133,060 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower eye bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 125,058 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipe main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 125,058 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipe main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning parking lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 83,016 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 83,016 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,641 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 35,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 26,425 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 26,425 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (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 HBU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 HBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV16 HBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV16 HBU 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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