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AV12 GWW

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,077 mi
Last recorded131,077 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 131,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,237 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 106,922 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 106,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,895 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,801 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,798 miles

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

1 off n/s/r sidelights not working

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 GWW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

AV12 GWW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is AV12 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 GWW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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