2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · BV16 GDA
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 182,560 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
BV16 GDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2024
- 182,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BV16 GDA Mileage History
- 30/06/2022136,106 mi
- 16/06/2023157,864 mi+21,758 mi
- 20/07/2024180,183 mi+22,319 mi
- 10/08/2024182,266 mi+2,083 mi
- 17/08/2024182,560 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 21,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV16 GDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (BV16 GDA) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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