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AV12 DNU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Pink Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

200,687 mi
Last recorded200,687 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 200,687 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 193,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 186,047 miles

Offside Front steering arm play

Pass 19 Dec 2022 182,836 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 177,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 171,264 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 167,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 165,476 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 159,230 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 151,169 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 92,208 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Pink with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

AV12 DNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AV12 DNU safe to buy?

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