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AV12 LTO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,041 mi
Last recorded199,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 199,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 197,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 197,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 184,171 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 184,171 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 163,631 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,402 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,633 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,320 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 LTO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LTO, 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 LTO registered?

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

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