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AP62 FSC

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,603 mi
Last recorded211,603 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 211,603 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 211,589 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 196,597 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 196,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 170,318 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 170,318 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 136,045 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 136,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 99,488 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,847 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP62 FSC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 AP62 FSC, 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 AP62 FSC registered?

AP62 FSC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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