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AV12 GWD

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025
Pass 15 Jun 2024
Pass 29 Dec 2022

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

Vehicle had plenty of mud underneath affecting underside inspection of car.

Pass 11 Jan 2022
Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 153,759 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 153,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Play in both Track Arm and Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Play in both Track Arm and Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 143,903 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

osf position lamp broken not main lamp

Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,962 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,837 miles

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 69,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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 GWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

AV12 GWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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