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AV12 DSO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,680 mi
Last recorded115,680 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 115,680 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front inner track rod end ball joints have slight play but not excessive

front registration plate cracked

rear anti roll bars have slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,956 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,869 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 78,085 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 78,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 73,209 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 DSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

AV12 DSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AV12 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DSO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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