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BV16 HFE

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,239 mi
Last recorded82,239 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 82,239 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 82,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in inner ram (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 104,300 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 104,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake requires slight adjustment

Pass 12 Apr 2021 279,856 miles

Offside and nearside steering rack inner track-rods worn.

Oil leaks around engine.

Park-brake performance close to limit.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 219,342 miles

Play detected at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Fail 11 Mar 2020 219,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play detected at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Pass 28 Feb 2019 153,767 miles

Coolant leak around front of engine

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Park brake mechanism out of adjustment

Slight play detected at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

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 HFE 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 75%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

BV16 HFE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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