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AY12 BZA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

335,220 mi
Last recorded335,220 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 BZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 335,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 302,935 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 302,933 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 283,464 miles

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 283,458 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 251,332 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 251,332 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 230,379 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 213,891 miles

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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)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 179,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 139,094 miles

sligjht play in both rack ends

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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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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AY12 BZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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