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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 BPYMOT history

LT12 BPY is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 285,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LT12 BPY white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
285,859 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
22,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 BPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 BPY was last recorded at 285,859 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2019: 105,788 miles, lower than 124,916 miles on 8 Nov 2018.
  • 3 Nov 2022: 214,075 miles, lower than 344,515 miles on 1 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
285,847 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
22,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 285,859 miles
  • 2024 – 255,395 miles
  • 2023 – 235,041 miles
  • 2022 – 214,075 miles
  • 2021 – 175,924 miles
  • 2020 – 139,432 miles
  • 2019 – 105,788 miles
  • 2018 – 124,916 miles
  • 2017 – 66,174 miles
  • 2016 – 64,439 miles
  • 2015 – 59,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,859 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cargo door

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass285,859 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    285,859 miles
    Test number
    199623523921
    • MinorOffside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  2. Fail285,847 miles (+30,452)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,847 miles
    Test number
    187974062505
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  3. Pass255,395 miles (+20,354)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    255,395 miles
    Test number
    835243643291
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass235,041 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    235,041 miles
    Test number
    106411210475
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly defective
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft housing bush

  5. Fail235,041 miles (+20,966)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,041 miles
    Test number
    461947040380
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly defective
    • AdvisoryPropshaft housing bush

  6. Pass214,075 miles (-130,440)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    214,075 miles
    Test number
    876356820742
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cargo door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Fail344,515 miles (+168,591)1 dangerous7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    344,515 miles
    Test number
    940353362258
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cargo door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass175,924 miles (+36,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,924 miles
    Test number
    583088478005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower door hinge defective
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,432 miles (+33,644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,432 miles
    Test number
    584012465540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,788 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,788 miles
    Test number
    623894335560
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail105,788 miles (-19,128)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,788 miles
    Test number
    960059883536
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass124,916 miles (+58,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,916 miles
    Test number
    933986327019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass66,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    772624589747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,174 miles (+1,735)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    993236521273
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass64,439 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    792931558773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    980380619673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,139 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    966664704082
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LT12 BPY

Does LT12 BPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 BPY is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 BPY?
The MOT on LT12 BPY is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 BPY done?
LT12 BPY was recorded at 285,859 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 22,339 miles a year.
Has LT12 BPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 BPY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 BPY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 BPY find?
LT12 BPY passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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