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BJ12 OAM

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

282,504 mi
Last recorded282,504 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 282,504 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 282,474 miles

Emissions not tested DPF & EML fault issue. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Particular filter malfunction(DPF) fault. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp not working 1 lights inoperative lateral (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Outline marker lamp not working 2 lights inoperative lateral (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached Auxiliar tensioner belt damage. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Also Len missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 239,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 239,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 206,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre on wear limit

Fail 27 Apr 2017 206,579 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre on wear limit

Pass 29 Apr 2016 177,867 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 147,924 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 OAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

BJ12 OAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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