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AV12 DNJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,476 mi
Last recorded172,476 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 172,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 172,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 164,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 255,279 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 248,351 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 239,422 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 140,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,527 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 118,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 106,071 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS & NS (4.1.E.1)

no emissions detected

Fail 28 Nov 2017 106,071 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OS & NS chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS & NS (4.1.E.1)

no emissions detected

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,644 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,923 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,100 miles

Van is on its weight limit

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 DNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DNJ, 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 DNJ registered?

AV12 DNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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