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BV12 PZH

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,834 mi
Last recorded131,834 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 131,834 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre pipes at rear ends - corroded by flexible joints - require cleaning / greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded - requires cleaning / greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded / damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded - requires cleaning / greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2026 131,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault E.S.P. light (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken on back of light unit (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured broken at front bush / mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre pipes at rear ends - corroded by flexible joints - require cleaning / greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded - requires cleaning / greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded / damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded - requires cleaning / greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,109 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded/pitted in places. Part greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlight height adjuster mechanism worn. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails, in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 124,232 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre pipes corroded at rear ends - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cracked/ damaged - no sharp edges at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end

Fail 12 Aug 2024 124,206 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre pipes corroded at rear ends - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cracked/ damaged - no sharp edges at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end

Pass 14 Aug 2023 120,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre - rear pipes greased, front pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft - rear U.J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 115,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR SIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT EXHAUST HANGER BRACKET CORRODED BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 112,157 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken and flexi deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end worn advise replacement (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 112,156 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken and flexi deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end worn advise replacement (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner suface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 100,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked and unit slightly loose (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked and unit slightly loose (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,782 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,457 miles

N/S marker light inop

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 74,457 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S marker light inop

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

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

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 PZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PZH, 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 PZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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