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GP16 SYC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

212,927 mi
Last recorded212,927 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 212,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 190,056 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 190,056 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 170,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 170,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 146,449 miles

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position upper door catch not working (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,012 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in offside (3.2 (a) (i))

high level stop light not working

Fail 25 Nov 2020 115,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,920 miles

Nearside Rear side marker light in op

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 78,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker light in op

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

abnormal front brake pad wear advise brake inspection

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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GP16 SYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GP16 SYC, 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 GP16 SYC?

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What year was GP16 SYC registered?

GP16 SYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is GP16 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP16 SYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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