
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,151 cc
LT12 TWPMOT history
LT12 TWP is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 279,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 279,166 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 10 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 18,060 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 TWP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LT12 TWP was last recorded at 279,166 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 17,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 261,577 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,589 miles
- Average per year
- 18,060 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 279,166 miles
- 2025 – 261,577 miles
- 2024 – 242,384 miles
- 2023 – 226,353 miles
- 2022 – 209,739 miles
- 2021 – 195,817 miles
- 2020 – 187,701 miles
- 2019 – 181,760 miles
- 2018 – 166,235 miles
- 2017 – 135,338 miles
- 2015 – 70,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 engine oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail279,166 miles (+17,589)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,166 miles
- Test number
- 948319587637
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass261,577 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 261,577 miles
- Test number
- 721217744041
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail261,570 miles (+19,186)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,570 miles
- Test number
- 689326563383
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass242,384 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 242,384 miles
- Test number
- 256728449658
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail242,378 miles (+16,025)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,378 miles
- Test number
- 475718007843
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass226,353 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 226,353 miles
- Test number
- 262213459505
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
Fail226,353 miles (+32)1 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,353 miles
- Test number
- 457303082965
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
Fail226,321 miles (+16,582)9 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,321 miles
- Test number
- 255755870512
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working wipers only working on intermitten (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass209,739 miles (+13,922)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 209,739 miles
- Test number
- 836089750730
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap mounting point (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass195,817 miles (+8,116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 195,817 miles
- Test number
- 103748141320
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end / bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,701 miles (+5,941)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 187,701 miles
- Test number
- 652042383380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass181,760 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 181,760 miles
- Test number
- 875311144525
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail181,760 miles (+15,525)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,760 miles
- Test number
- 625747206717
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass166,235 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 166,235 miles
- Test number
- 825524442228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,233 miles (+30,895)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,233 miles
- Test number
- 474846886094
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass135,338 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 135,338 miles
- Test number
- 974879184715
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail135,338 miles (+65,128)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,338 miles
- Test number
- 585365818106
- Repaired at testNearside All position lamps not working sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside All position lamps not working sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass70,210 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 70,210 miles
- Test number
- 165694685046
- NoteBoth front inner rack has slight play
- NoteBoth front wipers are smearing
- NoteHandbrake travel to high
- NoteNearside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin
- NoteOffside rear tyre is 2.5mm wearing thin
Fail70,210 miles2 repaired5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,210 miles
- Test number
- 669654685014
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBoth front inner rack has slight play
- NoteBoth front wipers are smearing
- NoteHandbrake travel to high
- NoteNearside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin
- NoteOffside rear tyre is 2.5mm wearing thin
Questions about LT12 TWP
- Does LT12 TWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 TWP is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 TWP?
- The MOT on LT12 TWP is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT12 TWP done?
- LT12 TWP was recorded at 279,166 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 18,060 miles a year.
- Has LT12 TWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 TWP has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LT12 TWP 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 TWP find?
- LT12 TWP failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear direction indicator incorrect colour; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.
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