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84 PHU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,628 mi
Last recorded117,628 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration84 PHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,628 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 116,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,861 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 114,851 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,920 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 106,894 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,286 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,110 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 79,775 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,475 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside track arm has slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2015 57,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside track arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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84 PHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 140,252 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 84 PHU, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 84 PHU registered?

84 PHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is 84 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 84 PHU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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