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BT61 ZGB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,124 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 105,859 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe snapped, silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing, unable to access for test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both lower drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AS APPROX 2mm lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view AS CRACK LOWER RIGHT CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as approx 2mm LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 88,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AS SLIGHT LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCREEN CRACKED O/S/LOWER (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,320 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 83,287 miles

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

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring out of alignment (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,302 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2018 73,300 miles

Central Rear Brake slack adjuster has abnormal movement (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe for near side rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe for off side rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak oil leak & judders in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash board warning (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 63,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,990 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 ZGB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 February 2012.

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