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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.

LT12 TWP grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail279,166 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass166,235 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,235 miles
    Test number
    825524442228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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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