MOT Status
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211,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wiring both sides (4.11 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber cover has been fouling tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber cover has been fouling tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in steering rack on n/s
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight play in steering rack on n/s
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT12 EHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 BT12 EHC, 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 BT12 EHC registered?
BT12 EHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 2012.
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