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AV12 DXE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,766 mi
Last recorded231,766 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 231,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing cover damaged

Nearside side panel door not openng from outside

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear panel doors not opening from outside

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2024 231,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing cover damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside side panel door not openng from outside

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear panel doors not opening from outside

message on dash indicating a fault

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 226,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 226,525 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 209,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 199,235 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 199,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

DPF light on

Pass 22 Jan 2020 189,498 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 189,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 165,967 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,442 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 151,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 99,990 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 99,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,966 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 DXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

AV12 DXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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