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BT61 JHX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,017 mi
Last recorded202,017 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 JHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 202,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 196,479 miles

PTO housing o/s centre excessive corrosion

o/s front mirror slightly loose

Fail 2 Sep 2024 196,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front brakes need stripping (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

PTO housing o/s centre excessive corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s front mirror slightly loose

Pass 9 Aug 2023 187,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 180,592 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 180,056 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 179,976 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 163,164 miles

hand brake leer getting high

Fail 14 Feb 2020 163,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

hand brake leer getting high

Pass 20 Feb 2019 148,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 134,018 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has play in its shaft

Offside Front Shock absorber has play in its shaft

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,839 miles

Front tyres tread damaged/detoirated x 2

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside side marker not working

Fail 6 Feb 2017 112,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres tread damaged/detoirated x 2

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside side marker not working

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,805 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,803 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JHX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

BT61 JHX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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