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A16 XEP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires1 Jan 2027

Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)

Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,297 mi

Last recorded156,297 miles

Recorded on16 Dec 2025

Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XEP

MakeMercedes-benz

ModelSprinter

Year2012

ColourWhite

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail

Pass 16 Dec 2025 156,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive ()

Fail 16 Dec 2025 156,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect size and spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect size and spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 144,870 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside, excessive ()

Fail 11 Dec 2024 144,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside, excessive ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,110 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Fail 13 Dec 2023 133,110 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 128,883 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Fail 14 Dec 2022 128,882 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 118,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))