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YK62 KNE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 KNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 116,512 miles

front crossmember slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2025 115,632 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 115,523 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 115,469 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,469 miles

Front Windscreen has slight damage to n/s.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 115,469 miles

Front Windscreen has slight damage to n/s.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Small chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Handbrake reading low effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 115,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Small chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Handbrake reading low effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,469 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 115,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low efficiency just passed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 115,469 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low efficiency just passed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,474 miles

Nearside Front Small chip on windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2018 115,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Small chip on windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,940 miles

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,989 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 KNE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KNE, 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 YK62 KNE registered?

YK62 KNE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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