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V30 MBS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,168 mi
Last recorded139,168 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 MBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 139,168 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 120,169 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 120,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 105,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,998 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,815 miles

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

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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V30 MBS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V30 MBS, 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 V30 MBS registered?

V30 MBS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is V30 MBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V30 MBS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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