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AK61 AND

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,018 mi
Last recorded220,018 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 AND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 220,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 205,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 187,589 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 173,072 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 159,197 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,806 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,646 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 125,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,052 miles

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Jun 2018 111,052 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 May 2017 91,636 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,785 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,785 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,178 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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AK61 AND is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AK61 AND, 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 AK61 AND registered?

AK61 AND is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is AK61 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 AND shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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