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B15 NAE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,584 mi
Last recorded175,584 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 NAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 175,584 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 175,571 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 175,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 175,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 174,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 174,386 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 174,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 162,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint lift (just acceptable) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken/cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

play in offside and nearside tie rod ends

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2019 146,818 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover minor split

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 4mm

Fail 6 Jun 2019 146,818 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover minor split

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working side rear marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 4mm

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working side rear marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 138,492 miles

Offside Rear d bush has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,957 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 114,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 88,049 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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B15 NAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B15 NAE, 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 B15 NAE registered?

B15 NAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is B15 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 NAE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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