MOT Status
ValidMileage
285,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plate damaged and slightly fouling the brake disc (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure head lamp mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure both u bolts are loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak coolant pump leaking ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint and steering arm have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plate damaged and slightly fouling the brake disc (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipes slightly damaged and are chaffing (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear repeater bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front seat base worn
Offside Front seat buckle damaged but working correctly
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sharp edges duck taped up to tidy up
washes fluid low on dash
Front Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury body (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mud wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mud wing insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front seat base worn
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front seat buckle damaged but working correctly
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
washes fluid low on dash
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU16 HKM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GU16 HKM, 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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GU16 HKM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2016.
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