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AV12 DYT

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,805 mi
Last recorded216,805 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 216,805 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 206,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 206,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 206,121 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 189,146 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 173,869 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 158,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 119,920 miles

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D-bushers

Fail 30 May 2019 119,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D-bushers

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,889 miles

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,796 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,530 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,344 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 DYT 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 78.6%.

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 DYT, 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 DYT registered?

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

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