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SC16 GZA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2026

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak at joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases area of flexi pipe / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing at flexi joint / centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury at wheel arch, corroded & damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have play ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025

Front grille broken

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff back-plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 177,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp NOT working (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front grille broken

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked and deteriorating (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff back-plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 162,397 miles

Body component slightly loose front grille broken & insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

DPF mounting brackets, top broken, bottom insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff cover plate, SUSPECT corroded & holed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 162,395 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation also park brake lagging (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose front grille broken & insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

DPF mounting brackets, top broken, bottom insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very low braking effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff cover plate, SUSPECT corroded & holed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 149,598 miles

Coolant leak at rear of engine ()

DPF mounting bolts missing / broken at engine

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front park brake cable slack, possibly stretched or seized component

Fail 28 Apr 2023 149,597 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp assembly broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak at rear of engine ()

DPF mounting bolts missing / broken at engine

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front park brake cable slack, possibly stretched or seized component

Pass 4 Mar 2022 136,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,229 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 106,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,328 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 71,323 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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 GZA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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