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PO16 VZG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,620 mi
Last recorded162,620 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 VZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 162,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 149,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 134,866 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 134,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,410 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,514 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (in tolerance) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,812 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,218 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high leval (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 74,217 miles

Central Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment excessive movement on lever no reseve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high leval (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 VZG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PO16 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

PO16 VZG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is PO16 VZG safe to buy?

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