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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S12 BEEMOT history

S12 BEE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 256,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
256,661 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S12 BEE was last recorded at 256,661 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,095 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
4,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 256,661 miles
  • 2022 – 255,095 miles
  • 2021 – 250,723 miles
  • 2020 – 249,187 miles
  • 2019 – 244,301 miles
  • 2017 – 230,041 miles
  • 2016 – 218,343 miles
  • 2015 – 217,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail256,661 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground abs and brake pad wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front seat steps corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm lower suspension arm rear mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 30cm from front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 30cm rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from compensator valve to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Outer Passenger grab handle defective sliding door (9.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside inner sill holed but out side prescribed mountings
  • AdvisoryOffside inner sill poor repair
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear axle outer hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail256,661 miles (+1,566)2 dangerous17 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,661 miles
    Test number
    835908347186
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground abs and brake pad wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front seat steps corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm lower suspension arm rear mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 30cm from front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 30cm rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from compensator valve to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Passenger grab handle defective sliding door (9.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill holed but out side prescribed mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill poor repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear axle outer hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass255,095 miles (+4,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    255,095 miles
    Test number
    445019329971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass250,723 miles (+29)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    250,723 miles
    Test number
    869587065352
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail250,694 miles (+1,507)1 dangerous8 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,694 miles
    Test number
    743539206797
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass249,187 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    249,187 miles
    Test number
    576818830354
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail249,181 miles (+4,880)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,181 miles
    Test number
    971789160750
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass244,301 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    244,301 miles
    Test number
    231753203248
    • AdvisoryCentral both sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail244,300 miles (+14,259)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,300 miles
    Test number
    450650088035
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral both sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass230,041 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    230,041 miles
    Test number
    656670985264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail230,004 miles (+11,661)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,004 miles
    Test number
    436396521935
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete holed (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired both blacked out (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass218,343 miles (+505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    218,343 miles
    Test number
    505375910120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass217,838 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    217,838 miles
    Test number
    516456945171
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail217,831 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,831 miles
    Test number
    398734435152
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S12 BEE

Does S12 BEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 BEE expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 BEE?
The MOT on S12 BEE expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 BEE done?
S12 BEE was recorded at 256,661 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 4,250 miles a year.
Has S12 BEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BEE has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 BEE 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 S12 BEE find?
S12 BEE failed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 17 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground abs and brake pad wiring; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 22 more.

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