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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 SSZMOT history

LT12 SSZ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 194,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LT12 SSZ white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
194,453 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 SSZ
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
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 SSZ was last recorded at 194,453 miles on 13 May 2026, 2,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2018: 15,671 miles, lower than 156,813 miles on 8 Feb 2018.

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
191,824 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,629 miles
Average per year
9,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,453 miles
  • 2025 – 191,824 miles
  • 2024 – 188,777 miles
  • 2022 – 185,662 miles
  • 2021 – 180,242 miles
  • 2020 – 171,525 miles
  • 2019 – 163,467 miles
  • 2018 – 15,671 miles
  • 2017 – 147,037 miles
  • 2016 – 119,700 miles
  • 2015 – 90,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,453 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear antiroll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryN/s/f shocker cover poor
  • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm inner play

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Bonnet Corroded Inner Side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • N/S/F Seat Torn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,453 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    194,453 miles
    Test number
    709649266896
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear antiroll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shocker cover poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm inner play
  2. Fail194,453 miles (+2,629)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,453 miles
    Test number
    744456407184
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear antiroll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shocker cover poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm inner play
  3. Pass191,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    191,824 miles
    Test number
    734665571464
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  4. Fail191,824 miles (+3,047)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,824 miles
    Test number
    234672765299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  5. Pass188,777 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    188,777 miles
    Test number
    550173070077
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass185,662 miles (+27)1 dangerous2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,662 miles
    Test number
    604416303098
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod has Play
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Damaged/Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet Corroded Inner Side
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Seat Torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Tread Wear Indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering/Suspension Components Noisy, Requires Further Inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Fail185,635 miles (+5,393)1 dangerous3 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,635 miles
    Test number
    565116526694
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod has Play
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Damaged/Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet Corroded Inner Side
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Seat Torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Tread Wear Indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering/Suspension Components Noisy, Requires Further Inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass180,242 miles (+8,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,242 miles
    Test number
    541348462988
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre worn Inner side (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass171,525 miles (+8,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    171,525 miles
    Test number
    454481289962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
  10. Pass163,467 miles (+147,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    163,467 miles
    Test number
    289788853776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff/housing leaking
    • AdvisoryWheel covers fitted
  11. Pass15,671 miles (-141,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,671 miles
    Test number
    804382791192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65r16c (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail156,813 miles (+9,776)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,813 miles
    Test number
    560866432093
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65r16c (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass147,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    147,037 miles
    Test number
    189994486064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,037 miles (+27,337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,037 miles
    Test number
    848257108933
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass119,700 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,700 miles
    Test number
    402442302229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,695 miles (+28,907)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,695 miles
    Test number
    593516759129
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass90,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,788 miles
    Test number
    157534145496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 SSZ

Does LT12 SSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 SSZ is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 SSZ?
The MOT on LT12 SSZ is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 SSZ done?
LT12 SSZ was recorded at 194,453 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 9,219 miles a year.
Has LT12 SSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 SSZ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 SSZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 SSZ find?
LT12 SSZ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 5 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear antiroll bar d bushes; front brake discs worn, and 2 more.

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