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SN16 BVJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,009 mi
Last recorded38,009 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 38,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 32,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 31,609 miles

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

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

coolant level on minimum

Fail 12 Mar 2024 31,600 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main brake pipes [ centre sections over fuel tank ] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater broken [ sharp edges ] (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to spin & check brgs etc (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 258kgf R 258kgf [ n/s/r noises ] (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main pipe centre section (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high at/above zero line --- beamset (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high at/above zero line --- beamset (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear side marker lamp missing

Pass 13 Mar 2023 28,923 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 26,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 26,925 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light broken showing white light to the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damage. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 23,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damage. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,516 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 20,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,059 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 17,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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SN16 BVJ 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 SN16 BVJ, 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

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What year was SN16 BVJ registered?

SN16 BVJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is SN16 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN16 BVJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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