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SC16 GWO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,874 mi
Last recorded145,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 145,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 116,599 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 116,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,202 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 70,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,897 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 54,897 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 40,220 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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SC16 GWO 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 70%.

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 SC16 GWO, 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 SC16 GWO?

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What year was SC16 GWO registered?

SC16 GWO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is SC16 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 GWO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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