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M70 BST

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,490 mi
Last recorded173,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 BST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 173,490 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 173,490 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 156,739 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 138,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal to flexi at supporting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal to flexi at retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,087 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 117,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

[ parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. 16% ].

Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,896 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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M70 BST is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M70 BST, 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 M70 BST registered?

M70 BST is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is M70 BST safe to buy?

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