MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
335,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH ()
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LIGHT SCRATCHES (3.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ESP AND TRACTION LIGHTS ALSO ON (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL LIGHT FLASHING (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH ()
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LIGHT SCRATCHES (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Emissions To Clean Too Register
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D (2.4.G.2)
sligjht play in both rack ends
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY12 BZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 AY12 BZA, 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 AY12 BZA registered?
AY12 BZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 March 2012.
Is AY12 BZA safe to buy?
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