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YK62 KFF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,856 mi
Last recorded201,856 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 KFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 201,856 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 201,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 200,068 miles

Nearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 200,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute near side indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 171,526 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 171,526 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 141,978 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 141,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,072 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 117,874 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 117,871 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 109,339 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 109,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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YK62 KFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK62 KFF, 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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YK62 KFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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