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AJ04 DOG

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,718 mi
Last recorded162,718 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 162,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 150,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 139,187 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 139,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 130,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 130,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,435 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 124,435 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,178 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,664 miles

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

Front rackends slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,333 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 81,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 62,565 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,012 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

could not check nearside front wheel bearing due to wheel binding

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,371 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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AJ04 DOG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ04 DOG, 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 AJ04 DOG registered?

AJ04 DOG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is AJ04 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 DOG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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