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AV12 GWJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,505 mi
Last recorded150,505 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 150,505 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,000 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear spring front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 145,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen flapping about (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lense smashed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear spring front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 139,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 139,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour mirror indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,993 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 116,916 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in o/s front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,574 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,388 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,217 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 74,216 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,949 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 61,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GWJ 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 73.3%.

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 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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

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

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