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AC55 BOB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,142 mi
Last recorded162,142 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 162,142 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear tyres worn

slight corrossion on front brake pipes

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2024 158,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 156,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 osr / nsr d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 155,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,858 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,765 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar rubber mounts worn ('D' bush)

Fail 3 Nov 2018 108,765 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar rubber mounts worn ('D' bush)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,965 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,489 miles

offside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2015 60,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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AC55 BOB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AC55 BOB, 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 AC55 BOB registered?

AC55 BOB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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