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SH51 GAR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,008 mi
Last recorded182,008 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 182,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 158,169 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 158,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 152,338 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 152,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 113,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 104,248 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 82,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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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SH51 GAR 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 SH51 GAR, 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 SH51 GAR registered?

SH51 GAR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is SH51 GAR safe to buy?

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