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BG12 TXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

253,653 mi
Last recorded253,653 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 253,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 236,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 225,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 216,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 192,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 172,503 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 172,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 151,631 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,767 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,605 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,752 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 TXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

BG12 TXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is BG12 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 TXJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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