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AV12 DXP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,819 mi
Last recorded198,819 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 198,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion by clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion by clip (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drivers seat base cushion damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2023 188,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 175,812 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 175,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 limit 0.95 actual (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 167,274 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 167,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 161,657 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 161,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 148,767 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 148,764 miles

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

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle insecure u bolt loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 132,445 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 132,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,915 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 DXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

AV12 DXP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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