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AV12 GXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

281,551 mi
Last recorded281,551 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 281,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 281,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 251,307 miles

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 18 Nov 2019 251,286 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on

rear tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 25 Jul 2018 212,620 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 25 Jul 2018 212,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 12 Jul 2017 178,306 miles

slight lift in front bottom ball joints

Pass 29 Jul 2016 149,814 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 135,193 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 135,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 97,406 miles

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

Oil leak

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 GXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

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

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