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GN16 HWT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,439 mi
Last recorded104,439 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 HWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 104,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear leaf spring U bolt plates are bent and thread appears to have been cut to prevent contact with anti roll bar

Fail 6 Jun 2025 104,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside reverse lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear leaf spring U bolt plates are bent and thread appears to have been cut to prevent contact with anti roll bar

Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,143 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 102,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 97,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,249 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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GN16 HWT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Beige 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 GN16 HWT, 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 GN16 HWT registered?

GN16 HWT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is GN16 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 HWT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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