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AA09 BLA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,984 mi
Last recorded127,984 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA09 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 127,984 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Feb 2026 127,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 123,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 118,109 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 104,995 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 97,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,397 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,272 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AA09 BLA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AA09 BLA, 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 AA09 BLA registered?

AA09 BLA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AA09 BLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA09 BLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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