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GU16 NGF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests44 (40 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,324 mi
Last recorded54,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 NGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

40 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 54,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 54,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2026 51,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.7mm and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,639 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 48,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 46,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 45,421 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 45,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 43,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 42,236 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 42,236 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,035 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 37,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 36,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 34,728 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,919 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 31,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 28,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 26,961 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 25,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 24,487 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,837 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 22,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 22,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,111 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,830 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 21,830 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 1st row outer forward facing seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,625 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,450 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,149 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 16,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 15,462 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 13,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 12,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 10,020 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 8,814 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 7,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 6,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 2,156 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 NGF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NGF, 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 GU16 NGF?

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What year was GU16 NGF registered?

GU16 NGF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is GU16 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 NGF shows 44 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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