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AL04 FLO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

496,365 mi
Last recorded496,365 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 FLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 496,365 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2019 496,365 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 387,211 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 386,781 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 296,358 miles

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front side marker not working

Fail 7 Jul 2017 296,358 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front side marker not working

Pass 4 Jul 2016 226,045 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 226,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 146,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 145,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AL04 FLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AL04 FLO, 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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AL04 FLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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