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BJ12 NZK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

305,561 mi
Last recorded305,561 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 305,561 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth & clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Marker light inop

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

Offside Front Shock dust cover deteriorated

Offside Side marker light inop

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 305,236 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position 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 pedal wearing smooth & clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil level close to min

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Marker light inop

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

Offside Front Shock dust cover deteriorated

Offside Side marker light inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 279,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Upper Marker light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 279,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Upper Marker light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 258,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Minimum parking brake efficiency just met

Nearside Front End marker light inop

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side marker light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 258,453 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi & mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Minimum parking brake efficiency just met

Nearside Front End marker light inop

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side marker light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 229,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 212,321 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 212,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function upper pivot has excessive play (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 182,892 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 156,225 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 132,717 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 132,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,364 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 NZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NZK, 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 NZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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