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BJ12 NYP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,339 mi
Last recorded122,339 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,339 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 122,339 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,795 miles

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

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

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

exhaust filter light on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2019 117,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clipping (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust filter light on dash

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 111,577 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 111,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 100,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,492 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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BJ12 NYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NYP, 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 NYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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