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BV12 RFO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,399 mi
Last recorded31,399 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 31,399 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 30,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 27,767 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 26,047 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 22,399 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 18,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 11,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,753 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 10,753 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both poor (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 10,547 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,993 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 RFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

BV12 RFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BV12 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 RFO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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