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BV12 PNX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 PNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 155,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 154,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 154,033 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 154,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 152,457 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 147,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 141,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 137,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,471 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has play in shaft

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,316 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 79,828 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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BV12 PNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 BV12 PNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 PNX registered?

BV12 PNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is BV12 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 PNX 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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