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A12 EPT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,442 mi
Last recorded127,442 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 127,442 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements / secondary brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2024 116,870 miles

Engine management light was observed to be on when driving into test bay, however it extinguished after engine restart, and remained off for the duration of the test including road test.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked allowing water ingress but at time of test this was having minimal effect on project image or alignment (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 116,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads worn below minimum legal limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked allowing water ingress but at time of test this was having minimal effect on project image or alignment (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 105,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,064 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,059 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,656 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 47,862 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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A12 EPT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A12 EPT, 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 A12 EPT registered?

A12 EPT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is A12 EPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 EPT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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