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BJ62 ORC

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

252,325 mi
Last recorded252,325 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ORC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 252,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has play ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 252,325 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has play ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 244,317 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 244,317 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 208,082 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 208,081 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 164,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 201,055 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,301 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,124 miles

Front slight play detected at both shock absorbers

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 82,124 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Front slight play detected at both shock absorbers

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

Nearside Front marker lamp inop

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,655 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 62,653 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users drop side hinges missing (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working cluster (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users drop side hinge missing (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure side markers insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side markers inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working cluster (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tail gate drop panel securing pin missing (6.1.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ62 ORC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ62 ORC, 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 BJ62 ORC registered?

BJ62 ORC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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