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BV12 RCF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,012 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 85,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure and slight damaged ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,890 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,555 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 69,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 64,989 miles

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE LOWER THAN N/S/R

Fail 7 Aug 2020 64,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE LOWER THAN N/S/R

Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,811 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 61,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 59,751 miles

NEARSIDE REAR UPPER SIDELIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

slight movement both front shock absorber shafts

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,353 miles

very slight movement both front shock absorber shafts

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,939 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 53,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,607 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

BV12 RCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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