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M12 TOV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

234,581 mi
Last recorded234,581 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 TOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 234,581 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 234,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 230,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 222,823 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 215,995 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2023 215,995 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2023 215,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner b/js (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

small chip to wind screen

Pass 29 Dec 2021 209,091 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Dec 2021 209,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 189,101 miles

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f inner rack end has play

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Fail 15 Dec 2020 189,101 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r park (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f inner rack end has play

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2019 163,102 miles

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner 3/4

Fail 11 Dec 2019 163,102 miles

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

Side repeater not working n/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner 3/4

Pass 20 Dec 2018 141,072 miles

both front bottom ball joints have some play

both front inner rack ends have slight play

emissions too clean to register

front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 19 Dec 2018 141,072 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below in center (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front bottom ball joints have some play

both front inner rack ends have slight play

emissions too clean to register

front brake imbalance 25%

Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,917 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,902 miles

emissions too clean to register

o/s/f strut upper attachment (ram to casing ) has play

Fail 7 Dec 2016 84,898 miles

front brake application uneven front imbalance 46% (3.7.B.2)

emissions too clean to register

front discs worn slightly /lip on edges

o/s/f strut upper attachment (ram to casing ) has play

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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M12 TOV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 136,051 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 M12 TOV, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M12 TOV registered?

M12 TOV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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