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AV12 YSK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,669 mi
Last recorded210,669 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 210,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connection to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 210,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connection to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 197,488 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff leaking

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 181,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 181,812 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 147,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2018 131,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 116,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,743 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 91,743 miles

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV12 YSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

AV12 YSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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