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BT61 ZFV

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,087 mi
Last recorded142,087 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 142,087 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 142,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 137,314 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 137,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 130,375 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 130,374 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,648 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 109,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,035 miles

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

No seat in back cab

Offside indicator repeater lamp damage

Spare tyre defective ()

front shocker covers damage

Fail 8 Mar 2018 90,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

No seat in back cab

Offside indicator repeater lamp damage

Spare tyre defective ()

front shocker covers damage

part of N/S rear side light inop

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake warning light on dash (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test cab seats ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,064 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake warning light on dash (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test cab seats ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,762 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,761 miles

Nearside Outer Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 ZFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

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

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