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BJ62 ORS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,758 mi
Last recorded240,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 240,758 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 240,758 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 237,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 232,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 232,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 228,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 225,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 220,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 215,085 miles

front ball joint some lift

Pass 9 Aug 2019 213,033 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 210,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 205,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 15 Aug 2017 205,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 17 Oct 2016 173,599 miles

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

Nearside rack end/ drumstick has slight play

diff has oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,419 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 134,418 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working middle side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link to bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.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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BJ62 ORS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ62 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

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

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