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AV12 DUH

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

347,395 mi
Last recorded347,395 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 347,395 miles

NSR/ Nearside Central brake pipes starting to show early signs of surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 305,235 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 305,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 247,155 miles

Central Front gearbox rear mounting bolt missing causeing the box to drop down and the propshaft to hit the mounting

Pass 7 Mar 2016 204,276 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 204,276 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 145,973 miles

offside and nearside front suspension struts have play in the sliding bush

rear anti roll bar has play in the drop link bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2015 145,973 miles

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

offside and nearside front suspension struts have play in the sliding bush

rear anti roll bar has play in the drop link bushes

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 DUH 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 DUH, 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 DUH registered?

AV12 DUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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