MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
589,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHTLY SEIZED REAR HAND BRAKE CABLES (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 CORNERS (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 CORNERS (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all tyres worn on edges
front brake pipes lightly corroded
offside rear light lense damaged
oil seepage
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all tyres worn on edges
front brake pads lightly corroded
offside rear light lense damaged
oil seepage
brake pad wear light on
engine oil level on minimum mark
imbalance between parking brakes
long travel on footbrake
nearside rear shock absorber damp
oil seepage
rear indicators flashing pale orange
suspect rear brake pads may be getting low
various corroded brake pipes
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes throughout the vehicle need cleaning and greasing (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR ON TYRES FRONTS CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly BOTH SLIGHT GRABBING JUST MET LIMITS BRAKE EFFORTS (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS AS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
inner rack joints slight play within
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry req wax oil grease through out
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry req wax oil grease through out
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL61 EYE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BL61 EYE, 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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BL61 EYE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 February 2012.
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