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AV12 YSJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

318,762 mi
Last recorded318,762 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 318,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 316,540 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2025 316,513 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 314,328 miles

Offside Rear hand break recorded effort limit just met advise adjustment

Pass 6 May 2023 311,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 311,834 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 308,935 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 308,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear park brake noisy when and after being applied

Pass 30 Apr 2021 304,071 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 304,071 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 245,485 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 245,485 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 168,791 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 168,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,266 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,867 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,548 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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AV12 YSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV12 YSJ, 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 AV12 YSJ registered?

AV12 YSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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