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BV12 RLU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,289 mi
Last recorded82,289 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 82,289 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 81,404 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,023 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 80,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,795 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,807 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,067 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front upper cab marker not working

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside side markers not working

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 49,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,286 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 46,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,819 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing mounting damaged (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,605 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 RLU 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 76.9%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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