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AV12 LUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

235,361 mi
Last recorded235,361 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 235,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 221,161 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 208,423 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 188,876 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 174,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 163,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 156,696 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 144,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 120,539 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 101,998 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 84,028 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 LUJ 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 100%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

AV12 LUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is AV12 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 LUJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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