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AV12 LUL

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

265,670 mi
Last recorded265,670 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 265,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 253,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 233,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 213,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 191,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 182,908 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,854 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 158,854 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 135,813 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 135,813 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 112,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play detected at nearside rack end

Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play detected at nearside rack end

Pass 8 May 2015 69,103 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

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

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