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A9 JYE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,244 mi
Last recorded157,244 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 157,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 151,191 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 151,190 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust slit in two (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 143,467 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 143,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 136,802 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 136,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring U bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shockers deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2020 127,328 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shockers deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,312 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear shockers slightly deteriorated

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,353 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,353 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,669 miles

advise all brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A9 JYE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A9 JYE, 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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A9 JYE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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