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TJZ 5256

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 CDI

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

254,551 mi
Last recorded254,551 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 5256
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter 316 CDI
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2026 254,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 247,066 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 246,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 270,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 232,916 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 214,916 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 214,821 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 152,408 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 129,886 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 114,381 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 CDI?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
14,264
Miles/Year
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 1
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TJZ 5256 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 CDI in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 CDI fails its MOT is windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'a', accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJZ 5256, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was TJZ 5256 registered?

TJZ 5256 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 CDI, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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