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BV12 POJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

276,145 mi
Last recorded276,145 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 POJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 276,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 257,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 237,451 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 236,922 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive lift in both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 212,120 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2017 187,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 140,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 125,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 125,924 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 118,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 POJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV12 POJ, 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 BV12 POJ registered?

BV12 POJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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