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AV12 DXH

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,413 mi
Last recorded172,413 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 172,413 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 167,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2024 166,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 165,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2022 164,267 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 163,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 161,465 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2019 161,110 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2019 161,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2018 160,695 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 154,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,700 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,723 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 DXH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

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

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