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BV12 RHE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

282,118 mi
Last recorded282,118 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 282,118 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2022 282,118 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2021 263,876 miles

engine oil leak

n/s mirror case damaged

n/s/f shock cover distorted

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s repeater lamp damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2021 263,875 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

n/s mirror case damaged

n/s/f shock cover distorted

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s repeater lamp damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2020 250,643 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 236,356 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 236,355 miles

All position lamps not working side marker lamps both sides, rears not working and fronts are missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front inner track control arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 222,845 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 222,845 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 203,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 198,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 198,917 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 153,937 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement n/s rack end

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 RHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc 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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

BV12 RHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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