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BK61 LWR

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

311,823 mi
Last recorded311,823 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 311,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines on underside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency requirement just met, may require adjustment or repair

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS lower linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 300,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line to OSR and NSR after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Differential leak

Rear Rear most prop shaft bush worn

Fail 26 Nov 2021 300,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column shaft deformed tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 266,930 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 266,930 miles

Front Steering arm deformed both tie rods (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible both front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 234,455 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 234,455 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 234,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended coin in mechanism (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 201,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 173,362 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 152,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,103 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 132,103 miles

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float both tie rods (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK61 LWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc 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 BK61 LWR, 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 BK61 LWR registered?

BK61 LWR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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