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C21 PVS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,944 mi
Last recorded161,944 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 PVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 161,944 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 161,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 151,440 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn close and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 139,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 137,597 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 137,595 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,708 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 111,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section of dpf split right through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brackets on center exhaust section broken off and caused flexi section to split

parking brake efficiency only just met and not locking both sides

Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,349 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,771 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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C21 PVS 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 C21 PVS, 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 C21 PVS registered?

C21 PVS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is C21 PVS safe to buy?

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