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BV12 RHJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,127 mi
Last recorded146,127 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 146,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 136,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 127,145 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 127,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 107,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,980 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,255 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,110 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,151 miles

emissions clkean

Fail 8 Mar 2016 507,969 miles

Shock absorber insecure both sides lower bolts .. to be re checked and suggest geometry check as well (2.7.2b)

emissions clkean

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,996 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

park brake travel long

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 RHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

BV12 RHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 RHJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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