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BT61 JGX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,709 mi
Last recorded154,709 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 154,709 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 154,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 149,373 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,003 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 144,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under body needs too be cleaned rear lights lenses

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,155 miles

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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BT61 JGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT61 JGX, 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 BT61 JGX registered?

BT61 JGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is BT61 JGX safe to buy?

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