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BJ12 OCX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,308 mi
Last recorded249,308 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 249,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 231,381 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s side markers inoprative

Fail 8 Apr 2024 231,042 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s side markers inoprative

Pass 4 Apr 2023 211,637 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Mar 2023 211,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 4 Mar 2023 209,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack or rack arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 203,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 194,439 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 194,431 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 156,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 OCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

BJ12 OCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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