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AV12 GXE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,168 mi
Last recorded126,168 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,168 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 120,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,073 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 104,398 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 258,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 246,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OUTER DUST COVER CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 239,637 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 209,400 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 19 Jul 2017 175,114 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 143,909 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,015 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 137,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front propshaft uj excessively worn

Front Brakes very low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,307 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 GXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

AV12 GXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AV12 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 GXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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