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A20 NGK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,151 mi
Last recorded204,151 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 NGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 204,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 180,543 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 154,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 138,133 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 138,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,989 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 119,221 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 119,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,622 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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A20 NGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 NGK, 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 A20 NGK registered?

A20 NGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 January 2012.

Is A20 NGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 NGK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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