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B5 DOG

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

522,191 mi
Last recorded522,191 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 522,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 512,042 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 500,337 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 500,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 476,058 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 455,403 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 435,568 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 382,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 317,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 230,782 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 149,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,603 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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B5 DOG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B5 DOG, 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 B5 DOG registered?

B5 DOG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is B5 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 DOG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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