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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Purple · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 TSVMOT history

LT12 TSV is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LT12 TSV purple Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,956 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 TSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 TSV was last recorded at 154,956 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 6,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,721 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,235 miles
Average per year
9,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,956 miles
  • 2025 – 148,721 miles
  • 2024 – 139,904 miles
  • 2023 – 128,814 miles
  • 2022 – 118,699 miles
  • 2021 – 111,991 miles
  • 2020 – 109,373 miles
  • 2019 – 100,595 miles
  • 2018 – 88,962 miles
  • 2017 – 80,669 miles
  • 2016 – 70,071 miles
  • 2015 – 39,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,956 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,956 miles (+6,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,956 miles
    Test number
    948008076426
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass148,721 miles (+8,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,721 miles
    Test number
    820196851396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,904 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,904 miles
    Test number
    146772769272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail139,899 miles (+11,085)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,899 miles
    Test number
    174613581897
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass128,814 miles (+10,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,814 miles
    Test number
    980336697304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,699 miles (+6,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    595266473153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,991 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,991 miles
    Test number
    327726208975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,858 miles (+2,485)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,858 miles
    Test number
    379313376819
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,373 miles (+8,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    734605732511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,595 miles
    Test number
    659885651922
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail100,595 miles (+11,633)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,595 miles
    Test number
    602610100246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,962 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,962 miles
    Test number
    926257975952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail88,760 miles (+8,091)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,760 miles
    Test number
    132982837304
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass80,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,669 miles
    Test number
    726509591426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,668 miles (+10,597)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,668 miles
    Test number
    399523534922
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • Advisory3 rear seats stowed away not allowing inspection

  16. Pass70,071 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,071 miles
    Test number
    903757031412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,931 miles (+12,497)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,931 miles
    Test number
    112661376597
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass57,434 miles (+17,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    282750984562
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded

  19. Pass39,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,803 miles
    Test number
    745714455039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT12 TSV

Does LT12 TSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 TSV is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 TSV?
The MOT on LT12 TSV is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 TSV done?
LT12 TSV was recorded at 154,956 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 9,922 miles a year.
Has LT12 TSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 TSV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 TSV 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 TSV find?
LT12 TSV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective tailpipe bracket.

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