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H12 JAO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,636 mi
Last recorded82,636 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 JAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,177 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,912 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,025 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust

Fail 16 Mar 2023 65,721 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector chuffing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Full of water (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,879 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 47,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

osf nsf tyres wearing on edges slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,737 miles

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

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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H12 JAO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 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 H12 JAO, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H12 JAO registered?

H12 JAO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is H12 JAO safe to buy?

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