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SC16 GYN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,690 mi
Last recorded64,690 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 64,690 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 64,690 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 52,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,889 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 47,889 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear mountings detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,512 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 42,512 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,832 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top suspension mountings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 37,837 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top suspension mountings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 28,830 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 GYN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GYN, 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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SC16 GYN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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