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BD12 BAV

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

244,593 mi
Last recorded244,593 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 244,593 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 231,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 217,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 208,312 miles

Front Registration plate broken but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 208,312 miles

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

Front Registration plate broken but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 190,096 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 168,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 148,792 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 129,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 106,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 85,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,717 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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BD12 BAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD12 BAV, 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 BD12 BAV registered?

BD12 BAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is BD12 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 BAV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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