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YK62 KPU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

372,546 mi
Last recorded372,546 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 KPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 372,546 miles

damage to osr quater

Fail 25 Jan 2019 372,546 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

damage to osr quater

Pass 12 Feb 2018 366,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 341,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 274,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2016 274,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2015 212,593 miles

slight knocking on front end but all suspension within any tolerances

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 KPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

YK62 KPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 KPU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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