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BV12 PZF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

186,843 mi
Last recorded186,843 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 186,843 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 186,839 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured broken in the middle of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 180,595 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 180,590 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking injector leaking and fumes in cab (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort on n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 173,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

manufactures value pate scrubbed out

Fail 26 Feb 2024 173,747 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

manufactures value pate scrubbed out

Pass 22 Feb 2023 168,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 163,513 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 163,419 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average reading 0.92, plated value 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Turbo/ manifold area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 158,316 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 158,311 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,269 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 148,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 134,258 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 121,234 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 120,607 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,684 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 PZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

BV12 PZF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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