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GU16 HKV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,177 mi
Last recorded51,177 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 HKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 45,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 41,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 36,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are slightly pitted on the inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is worn too 3mm and the outer edge of the tyre is worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 21,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 6,458 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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GU16 HKV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKV, 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 GU16 HKV registered?

GU16 HKV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GU16 HKV safe to buy?

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