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B6 GKA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

391,204 mi
Last recorded391,204 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 GKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 391,204 miles

Nearside Front door step holed and corroded

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

both rear inner arches corroded

rear exhaust clap corroded

slight play in steering rack/rack ends

Fail 7 Apr 2026 391,149 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Front shock absorber cover damaged

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

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

both rear inner arches corroded

rear exhaust clap corroded

sings of coolant rear of engine

slight play in steering rack/rack ends

Pass 17 Mar 2025 365,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure outer body trim attachment at chassis holed and weak (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt twisted 2nd row from rear (window)

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored off side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer seat belt twisted off side 2nd row from front (window seat )

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed window seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive various at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 365,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury number plate holder frame broken/damaged and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp marker light inop (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp marker light inop -( intermittent ) (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment too much free travel (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning power steering does not operate intermittently due to belt and tensioners faulty (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre bald on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre bald on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure outer body trim attachment at chassis holed and weak (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt twisted 2nd row from rear (window)

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

Offside Front Outer seat belt twisted off side 2nd row from front (window seat )

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed window seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive various at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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B6 GKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B6 GKA, 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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B6 GKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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