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AV12 DMU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,888 mi
Last recorded107,888 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 107,888 miles

Both front shockck absorbers have physically worn internals

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,074 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2023 84,254 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))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,135 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear anti-roll bar bushes noticeably worn

Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,622 miles

Both front suspension struts have movement within the struts

Drive belt in very poor condition

Steering rack internally noisy / knocking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres have deep cuts possibly to cords

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,084 miles

Both front suspension struts have movement within the struts

steering rack internally noisy / knocking

Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,333 miles

both front suspension struts have movement within the struts

Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 24,651 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,525 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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AV12 DMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV12 DMU, 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 AV12 DMU registered?

AV12 DMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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