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5 RRJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,186 mi
Last recorded201,186 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 201,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 194,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 183,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 176,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 171,107 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 167,591 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 167,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 154,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 146,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 135,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,941 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 106,940 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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5 RRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 140,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 RRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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5 RRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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