MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.1 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.1 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides within specified limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play d bushes [ slight knock ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlight leveller slow in operation
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides within specified limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play d bushes [ slight knock ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlight leveller slow in operation
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour initial puff on rev (8.2.2.2 (d))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes [ slight knock ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both springs all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault skid light on (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation slower application [ n/s brake pads worn lower than offside (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes play [ knocking ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot pedal travel close to fail criteria [ soft pedal and travel ] (1.2.1 (c))
headlight switch straight to dip beam when switched on
Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine management light illuminated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in offside steering arm
Engine management light illuminated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight play in offside steering arm
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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BJ12 NZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 NZR, 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 NZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 August 2012.
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