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CE16 GFA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

477,279 mi
Last recorded477,279 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 477,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 467,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 467,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 442,784 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 413,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie rod/steering arm has slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 341,444 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 275,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 201,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 136,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 8,060 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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CE16 GFA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE16 GFA, 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 CE16 GFA registered?

CE16 GFA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is CE16 GFA safe to buy?

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