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BO55 CWA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,626 mi
Last recorded94,626 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 CWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row outer case slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 94,626 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 4th row (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row outer case slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 93,150 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tail pipe corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2022 93,149 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row (7.1.2 (e))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Further rear seat (7.1.2 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tail pipe corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,854 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 90,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,951 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,923 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 85,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,901 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 64,901 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BO55 CWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BO55 CWA, 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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BO55 CWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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