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AV12 DNF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,507 mi
Last recorded42,507 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 42,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 40,582 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 39,507 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,206 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 37,512 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,301 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 35,301 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,405 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 23,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 10,670 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 10,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 DNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DNF, 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 DNF registered?

AV12 DNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AV12 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DNF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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