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SC16 GZH

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,448 mi
Last recorded52,448 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,448 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 47,993 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 46,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,884 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 38,328 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 38,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 30,854 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 GZH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SC16 GZH, 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 GZH?

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What year was SC16 GZH registered?

SC16 GZH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is SC16 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 GZH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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