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AS12 XAS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,643 mi
Last recorded229,643 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS12 XAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 229,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 218,403 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 218,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 207,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 188,392 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 188,392 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 175,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 167,789 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 164,071 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 159,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 156,135 miles

FRONT INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS WORN

Fail 5 Aug 2015 156,135 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Nearside INNER WHEEL ARCH LOOSE

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS WORN

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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AS12 XAS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AS12 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AS12 XAS registered?

AS12 XAS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AS12 XAS safe to buy?

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