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BJ12 NZV

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

305,219 mi
Last recorded305,219 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 305,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 296,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear anchor bracket worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 296,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear anchor bracket worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 284,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 273,088 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 261,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 252,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 242,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 231,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 226,760 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 226,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 218,423 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 188,011 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,654 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 NZV 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 85.7%.

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 BJ12 NZV, 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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What year was BJ12 NZV registered?

BJ12 NZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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