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BJ12 OAB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

240,864 mi
Last recorded240,864 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 240,864 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 240,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 218,337 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in shocker

Fail 4 Oct 2018 218,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front slight play in shocker

Pass 19 Jul 2017 198,170 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 198,164 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides Anti-roll bar linkage and D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 166,481 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 141,623 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 141,623 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 OAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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