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BT61 ZFP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,506 mi
Last recorded103,506 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 103,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 100,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 90,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,820 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 84,820 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,119 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 57,055 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and near limits of wear

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front number plate cracked

Large crack at lower area of screen (NOT yet effecting driver's view of road at time of test)

Spare tyre carrier abit loose (NOT insecure at time of test)

VERY slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,178 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,172 miles

Towbar assembly inappropriately modified bent beyond being safe to use (6.6.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 28,302 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,911 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 19,908 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,933 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 ZFP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

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

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