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AY12 BZE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

216,206 mi
Last recorded216,206 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 BZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 216,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 211,247 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 204,222 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 196,524 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 185,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 185,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 179,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 176,503 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 157,499 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 134,113 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,213 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,258 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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AY12 BZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY12 BZE, 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 AY12 BZE registered?

AY12 BZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AY12 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 BZE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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