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BT61 ZFU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,596 mi
Last recorded52,596 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 34,154 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak on diff

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r door glass opener catch brocken

this vehicle was presented in a filthy condition mud over all under body componants

Fail 15 Mar 2016 28,071 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r door glass opener catch brocken

this vehicle was presented in a filthy condition mud over all under body componants

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,354 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 18,354 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 ZFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

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

Is BT61 ZFU safe to buy?

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