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886 JGF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

159,506 mi
Last recorded159,506 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration886 JGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 159,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 159,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 159,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 159,334 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 171,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 155,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 155,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

bolts missing into front subframe x2

Pass 29 Feb 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 150,796 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 150,783 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipe insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2022 145,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 145,604 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively change next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,020 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive near intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight leak from power steering pipes under bonnet

Fail 16 Dec 2021 120,020 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive near intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight leak from power steering pipes under bonnet

Pass 21 Jan 2021 132,273 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 131,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 108,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,228 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 93,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,003 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 92,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 72,122 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 72,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 58,561 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,023 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 45,057 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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886 JGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 886 JGF, 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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886 JGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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