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YT12 GYX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,612 mi
Last recorded64,612 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 GYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 64,612 miles

both fornt shocks in poor condition

both front lower arms corroded and in poor condition

both rear shocks in poor condition / corroded

front chassia legs corroded and in poor condition ajcent to engine mounts

front discs worn and in poor condition

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s front brake binding

o/s rear tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

slight engine oil leak

slight play in o/s front shock pin

Fail 5 Sep 2025 64,611 miles

Fuel tank insecure straps corroded to excess (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both fornt shocks in poor condition

both front lower arms corroded and in poor condition

both rear shocks in poor condition / corroded

front chassia legs corroded and in poor condition ajcent to engine mounts

front discs worn and in poor condition

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s front brake binding

o/s rear tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

slight engine oil leak

slight play in o/s front shock pin

Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,315 miles

Exhaust Bracket (rear) corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,761 miles

slight surface corrosion to front suspension

Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,357 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 52,355 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,706 miles

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

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

tested wheel bearing on road

Fail 11 Mar 2019 41,705 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

tested wheel bearing on road

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 37,946 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

offside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noted some free movement on steering rack pinion

Fail 3 Apr 2017 34,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noted some free movement on steering rack pinion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,947 miles

front discs worn

play in n/s front inner rack joint

rear tyres getting low

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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YT12 GYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT12 GYX, 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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YT12 GYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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