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GN16 HZM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,376 mi
Last recorded96,376 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 HZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,376 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 96,335 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,542 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 65,679 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just starting to rust on bend by rear felix (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 57,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just starting to rust on bend by rear felix (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 53,386 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 53,386 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 51,502 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Feb 2020 51,500 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,942 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 39,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 HZM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM registered?

GN16 HZM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is GN16 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 HZM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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