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AV12 DYU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,798 mi
Last recorded179,798 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 179,798 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 179,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 167,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 161,858 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 154,286 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 154,056 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator Repeater Lens Damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 135,250 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 135,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts U bolts movement between spring and axle (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 112,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 112,538 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 95,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 76,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 May 2016 76,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 65,035 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 65,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DYU 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 60%.

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

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