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AV12 GWX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,207 mi
Last recorded150,207 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 150,207 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 150,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 130,716 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 124,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 121,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 99,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,786 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,016 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 GWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV12 GWX?

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What year was AV12 GWX registered?

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

Is AV12 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 GWX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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