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AV12 DWE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

306,642 mi
Last recorded306,642 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 306,642 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 306,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 292,260 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 292,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 239,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 214,149 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 209,171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 169,893 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 169,893 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 143,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 125,280 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,759 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 107,759 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,025 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 94,999 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 DWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DWE, 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 DWE registered?

AV12 DWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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