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SS16 GDS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

341,739 mi
Last recorded341,739 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 GDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 341,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 320,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 294,406 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 294,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 280,190 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 252,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in top bush (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 252,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in top bush (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 208,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 167,440 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 167,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,064 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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SS16 GDS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SS16 GDS, 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 SS16 GDS registered?

SS16 GDS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is SS16 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS16 GDS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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