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A26 HTS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,660 mi
Last recorded183,660 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 HTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 183,660 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 183,660 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 183,650 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blow (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 165,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 148,560 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 148,560 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 111,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,760 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16,269 miles

spare tyre missing

Pass 30 May 2014 11,629 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 7,211 miles

to clean to register smoke test

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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A26 HTS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A26 HTS, 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 A26 HTS registered?

A26 HTS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is A26 HTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 HTS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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