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A12 TMY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

84,707 mi
Last recorded84,707 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 84,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 118,235 miles

Exhaust silencers deterioration

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 118,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencers deterioration

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,540 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 114,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,104 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer skin of Rear Silencers coming apart

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 111,353 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer skin of Rear Silencers coming apart

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,036 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,626 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AND BECOMING OUT OF SHAPE

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN COMING APART

Fail 25 Aug 2022 108,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OFF SIDE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AND BECOMING OUT OF SHAPE

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN COMING APART

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2021 106,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,568 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 99,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,663 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,545 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,516 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 52,996 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,679 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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A12 TMY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 136,051 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 A12 TMY, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 TMY registered?

A12 TMY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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