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A59 OWL

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

351,266 mi
Last recorded351,266 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA59 OWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 351,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 349,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 347,711 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 346,552 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 335,931 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges, cut in tread and tread getting low : 3mm

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

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

Rear diff damp

Fail 21 Sep 2021 335,930 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges, cut in tread and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear diff damp

Pass 14 Sep 2020 330,016 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside rear brake noisy

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

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Slight damage offside rear light lens

Pass 17 Sep 2019 325,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 308,848 miles

lift in both front swivels

Pass 21 Sep 2017 293,038 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 293,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 277,998 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 261,203 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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A59 OWL 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 84.6%.

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 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 A59 OWL, 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 A59 OWL registered?

A59 OWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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