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GU16 HKM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

285,448 mi
Last recorded285,448 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 HKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 285,448 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 285,448 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 249,901 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 209,084 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 207,097 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 207,096 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 158,766 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 158,747 miles

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?

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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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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