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BV12 RFX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,319 mi
Last recorded159,319 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 159,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 159,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 134,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive real axle leak at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play center prob shaft rubber slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 134,687 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive real axle leak at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play center prob shaft rubber slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 111,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,291 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rack end worn

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rack end worn

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 84,278 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside parking brake low reading

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both leaf springs front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,847 miles

ADVISORY BOTH OFFSIDE MARKER LIGHTS INOP ALSO NEARSIDE INOP

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO SMALKL CUT ON TREAD FACE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 62,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MAIN BOX MISSING (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISORY BOTH OFFSIDE MARKER LIGHTS INOP ALSO NEARSIDE INOP

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO SMALKL CUT ON TREAD FACE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,730 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 39,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RFX 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 61.5%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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