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FGZ 1186

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,448 mi
Last recorded174,448 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 1186
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 174,448 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 254,769 miles

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

Damage to Nearside of vehicle

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023
Pass 25 Jul 2022 120,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 47,579 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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FGZ 1186 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGZ 1186, 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

How do I check the history of FGZ 1186?

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What year was FGZ 1186 registered?

FGZ 1186 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is FGZ 1186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 1186 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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