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BJ12 NYD

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Maroon Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

450,598 mi
Last recorded450,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 450,598 miles

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

Rear differential damp

Fail 21 Jun 2024 450,596 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear warning light illuminated on dash

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential damp

Pass 20 Jun 2023 442,464 miles

Brake wear warning light illuminated on dash

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 435,102 miles

Brake wear warning light illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 10 Jun 2022 435,101 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake wear warning light illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Jun 2021 412,944 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre starting to perish, worn smooth on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre perished, nail and bolt in tread, worn smooth on inner edge and tread getting low : 2.5mm

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 412,944 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish, worn smooth on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre perished, nail and bolt in tread, worn smooth on inner edge and tread getting low : 2.5mm

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 412,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and wearing on inner edge

Nearside lower door mirror glass cracked

Offside front tyre starting to perish, worn smooth on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre perished, nail in tread, worn smooth on inner edge and tread low : 2mm

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 412,911 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Top bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside lower door mirror glass cracked

Offside front tyre starting to perish, worn smooth on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre perished, nail in tread, worn smooth on inner edge and tread low : 2mm

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 381,496 miles

LARGE CRACK IN FRONT SCREEN BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 19 Mar 2019 381,495 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ENDLINK LOWER BUSH HAS EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

LARGE CRACK IN FRONT SCREEN BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 15 Mar 2018 314,232 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 314,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play ON STEERING RACK INSIDE RACK GAITER (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play ON STEERING RACK INSIDE RACK GAITER (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 240,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 177,661 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 157,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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BJ12 NYD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Maroon with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ12 NYD, 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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BJ12 NYD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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