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AV12 DYO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,232 mi
Last recorded165,232 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 165,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 148,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 148,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are blue from overheating

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Side marker light inop

Pass 27 Jul 2021 135,660 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 135,660 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 125,996 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 125,996 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,628 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 116,626 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s front tyre inner wear

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 85,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,321 miles

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

Front slight play in both front shocks

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,384 miles

nearside rear side marker lamp not working

nearside wide angle mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2015 68,362 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear side marker lamp not working

nearside wide angle mirror glass damaged

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 DYO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DYO, 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 DYO registered?

AV12 DYO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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