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YK62 KRO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,541 mi
Last recorded213,541 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 213,541 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel iner anad outer (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 213,541 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel iner anad outer (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 199,026 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underneath the van signs surface corrosion's

side door damaged but not sharp edges

Pass 26 Oct 2023 190,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 180,017 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 167,229 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 167,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 156,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 151,494 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 147,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 143,292 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 143,238 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working outer sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working outer sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 138,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake shoes slightly binding

slight play in both inner rack arms

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 KRO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

YK62 KRO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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