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AV12 DWF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

319,282 mi
Last recorded319,282 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 319,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 316,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 312,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 309,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 305,532 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen cracked in b zone (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 302,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 293,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s/f. (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear warning light on dash (all pads look good possible connection issue)

central metal brake pipe signs of rust/corrosion.

engine oil leak?

n/s/r top shock dust cover worn.

slight free play n/s/f track rod.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 293,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s/f. (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear warning light on dash (all pads look good possible connection issue)

central metal brake pipe signs of rust/corrosion.

engine oil leak?

n/s/r top shock dust cover worn.

slight free play n/s/f track rod.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 246,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 194,113 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 8 Mar 2017 194,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 152,320 miles

Rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 152,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 119,182 miles

engine management light on

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 DWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DWF, 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 DWF registered?

AV12 DWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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