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BV66 UKF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,114 mi
Last recorded185,114 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 UKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 185,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken / missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 172,885 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2024 157,784 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to pipes and fixings (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 157,784 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to pipes and fixings (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 135,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 135,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 113,662 miles

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

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

leak from water pump.

slight play in ns inner steering arm ball joint

slight play in osf shock absorber.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,735 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 72,710 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in B zone smaller than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 72,710 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in B zone smaller than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BV66 UKF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV66 UKF, 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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BV66 UKF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 October 2016.

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