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BG12 GYJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

281,226 mi
Last recorded281,226 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 281,226 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 261,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 247,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 232,378 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 232,377 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn u/j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 223,970 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 216,053 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 197,807 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 176,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 156,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 134,647 miles

seat trim offside failing on parking brake lever

Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,794 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,396 miles

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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BG12 GYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG12 GYJ, 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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What year was BG12 GYJ registered?

BG12 GYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is BG12 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 GYJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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