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HV16 NXU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,972 mi
Last recorded69,972 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 NXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 69,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount has slight lift

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor area has surface corrosion needs to be kept under observation (near seat belt mount area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper mount has slight wear

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor area has surface corrosion (needs to be kept under observation) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

The tachograph is out of date (calibration) this is only an advisory as for this vehicle it is not an MOT item

Fail 21 May 2026 69,971 miles

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch / floor pan area is heavily corroded holed near seat belt mount (in 2 places) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper mount has slight lift

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor area has surface corrosion needs to be kept under observation (near seat belt mount area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper mount has slight wear

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor area has surface corrosion (needs to be kept under observation) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

The tachograph is out of date (calibration) this is only an advisory as for this vehicle it is not an MOT item

Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock shaft bush/gland (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 55,512 miles

tachograph calibration plaque is out of date

Pass 15 May 2023 48,474 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))

handbrake only just met limits,nearside rear low effort

Pass 23 May 2022 43,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 39,801 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 39,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 30,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 19,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 13,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 5,825 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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HV16 NXU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV16 NXU, 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 HV16 NXU registered?

HV16 NXU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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The MOT history for HV16 NXU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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