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AC53 LEE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,102 mi
Last recorded246,102 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 LEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 246,102 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 246,102 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 213,434 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread unable to see ply or cords

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded parking brake shoes still secure

Pass 29 Dec 2017 185,110 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre on wear marker also wearing smooth at inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2017 185,110 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre on wear marker also wearing smooth at inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 164,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AC53 LEE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC53 LEE, 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 AC53 LEE registered?

AC53 LEE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AC53 LEE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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