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AV12 LTJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

238,849 mi
Last recorded238,849 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 238,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 238,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 225,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 214,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 202,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 199,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of front to rear pipes near tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bonnet pull stiff.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 190,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour Black in colour. (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of front to rear pipes near tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bonnet pull stiff.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 190,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle slide door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of main near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 3 Oct 2020 186,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

screen chipped

Fail 29 Sep 2020 186,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

screen chipped

Pass 11 Mar 2019 176,395 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 176,395 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 161,941 miles

nearside front track rod end worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,877 miles

nearside front track rod end worn

nearside mirror damaged

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,767 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 LTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

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

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