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BT61 ZFJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,132 mi
Last recorded218,132 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 218,132 miles

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on wear limit (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on wear limit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front cab to chaises as corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2017 218,128 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance shape edge (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on wear limit (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance split (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on wear limit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front cab to chaises as corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

Pass 12 Feb 2016 188,295 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 188,295 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing Damaged (6.3.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working Marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 152,106 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both top marker lights not working

near side front discs work unevenly

very bad oil leck from engine

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 ZFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFJ, 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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BT61 ZFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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