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BJ12 OBN

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,018 mi
Last recorded157,018 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 157,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 155,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 154,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PTO generator mounting defective

Pass 14 Jan 2022 148,087 miles

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

P T O / generator insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2022 148,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

P T O / generator insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2021 140,509 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 140,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 123,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 117,518 miles

engine warning light displayed

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2016 113,965 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 87,151 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 87,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

BJ12 OBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 OBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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