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YY12 YZA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,657 mi
Last recorded139,657 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 YZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 139,657 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 139,657 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 138,645 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 138,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 137,977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 134,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 131,792 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 131,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,572 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed additional seat in rear (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,410 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,996 miles

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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YY12 YZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY12 YZA, 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 YY12 YZA registered?

YY12 YZA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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