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AV12 DYS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,566 mi
Last recorded208,566 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 208,566 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 175,515 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 162,619 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 156,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 145,911 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,430 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 97,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,947 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 DYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 DYS registered?

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

Is AV12 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DYS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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