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BV12 PXS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

235,045 mi
Last recorded235,045 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 PXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 235,045 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 233,763 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 223,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 218,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 330,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 191,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 191,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 175,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 164,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 146,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 132,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 118,825 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 118,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 PXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PXS, 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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BV12 PXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 April 2012.

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