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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 TPUMOT history

LT12 TPU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 313,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LT12 TPU silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
313,072 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 TPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 TPU was last recorded at 313,072 miles on 7 May 2026, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
312,161 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
911 miles
Average per year
15,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 313,072 miles
  • 2025 – 312,161 miles
  • 2023 – 307,053 miles
  • 2022 – 296,843 miles
  • 2021 – 286,353 miles
  • 2020 – 266,580 miles
  • 2019 – 263,433 miles
  • 2018 – 248,472 miles
  • 2017 – 232,128 miles
  • 2016 – 186,035 miles
  • 2015 – 137,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass313,072 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear cluster light damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear light lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass313,072 miles (+911)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    313,072 miles
    Test number
    943912758028
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass312,161 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    312,161 miles
    Test number
    718971330164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cluster light damaged
  3. Fail312,152 miles (+5,099)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,152 miles
    Test number
    175280407945
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cluster light damaged
  4. Pass307,053 miles (+10,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    307,053 miles
    Test number
    646187056236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass296,843 miles (+10,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    296,843 miles
    Test number
    187949299792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass286,353 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    286,353 miles
    Test number
    215985240826
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
  7. Fail286,353 miles (+19,773)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,353 miles
    Test number
    398317488506
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
  8. Pass266,580 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    266,580 miles
    Test number
    391438798303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass263,433 miles (+14,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    263,433 miles
    Test number
    542268432594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass248,472 miles (+16,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    248,472 miles
    Test number
    706457738791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass232,128 miles (+46,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    232,128 miles
    Test number
    751329429558
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPresenter adviced slight play at steering rack and pinion offside front inner balljoint
  12. Pass186,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    186,035 miles
    Test number
    762163209499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail186,035 miles (+48,871)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,035 miles
    Test number
    850680856736
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  14. Pass137,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,164 miles
    Test number
    999032275042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 TPU

Does LT12 TPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 TPU is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 TPU?
The MOT on LT12 TPU is valid until 6 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 TPU done?
LT12 TPU was recorded at 313,072 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 15,775 miles a year.
Has LT12 TPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 TPU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 TPU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 TPU find?
LT12 TPU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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