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AV12 DPE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,339 mi
Last recorded80,339 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,339 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,371 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 43,371 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working side marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,362 miles

Offside Rear bumper cap missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,144 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 DPE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

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

Is AV12 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DPE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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