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BG61 XZH

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

243,817 mi
Last recorded243,817 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 XZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 243,817 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 May 2025 243,817 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 239,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 239,311 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 229,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 213,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 213,539 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 316,527 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 316,520 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Mudguard insecure both rear missing ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 299,545 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 159,512 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 143,354 miles

eml lite on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 139,013 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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BG61 XZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG61 XZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG61 XZH?

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What year was BG61 XZH registered?

BG61 XZH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is BG61 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 XZH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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