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A12 HXW

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,517 mi
Last recorded40,517 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 40,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,069 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 37,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 34,689 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 34,688 miles

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

air con drive belt missing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 30,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 22,662 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 HXW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 HXW, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of A12 HXW?

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What year was A12 HXW registered?

A12 HXW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 February 2018.

Is A12 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HXW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 HXW have outstanding finance?

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