2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · BP16 HTX

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 106,534 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the two prior annual tests in June 2024 at 103,793 miles and August 2023 at 96,989 miles also passed clean. The upkeep pattern shows consistency rather than deterioration across the available record. Mileage sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old van at 106,534 miles, equating to roughly 10,650 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation: 84,478 miles in July 2022, 96,984 miles in July 2023, 103,793 in June 2024, and 106,534 by June 2025. A short gap appears between the July 2023 failure and the August 2023 pass, but the 5-mile difference between those two entries indicates a immediate retest rather than extended use. No rapid accumulation or long standing periods are evident from the data. The only blemish is the failed test on 19 July 2023 at 96,984 miles, which the DVSA record lists with no defects recorded. This suggests an administrative or equipment issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, as the vehicle passed five working days later with no advisories. No recurring problems with suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear across the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and consumable items not captured by a clean MOT, given the age and light commercial use. Particular attention to front coil springs, subframe corrosion, and brake caliper condition is warranted, as these areas commonly degrade on Sprinters of this era without triggering test failures in a clean history.