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BD61 MZP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,191 mi
Last recorded69,191 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 MZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,191 miles

Nearside mirror casing loose & damaged

Offside mirror casing loose & damaged

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

Rear rear tyres have only just meet the legal weight requirement (115/113)

Fail 23 Jan 2026 69,191 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside mirror casing loose & damaged

Offside mirror casing loose & damaged

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

Rear rear tyres have only just meet the legal weight requirement (115/113)

Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure & damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 51,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 50,999 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wing mirror /indicator side repeaters damaged/deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 33,973 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,361 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, outer edge of faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,635 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 29,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 28,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 28,014 miles

Chain guard missing damaged on tail lift ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 28,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete system missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Chain guard missing damaged on tail lift ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer marker lamp not working

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front large cut in treads not exposing cords

Fail 3 Nov 2015 25,817 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front large cut in treads not exposing cords

Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,743 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 19,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BD61 MZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD61 MZP, 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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BD61 MZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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