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PO16 HVC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,434 mi
Last recorded34,434 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 HVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 34,434 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 32,714 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 32,714 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 29,670 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 26,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,603 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 20,161 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 20,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 15,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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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PO16 HVC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,987cc 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 PO16 HVC, 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 PO16 HVC registered?

PO16 HVC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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