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AV12 LUZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,284 mi
Last recorded225,284 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 225,284 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 211,181 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 189,017 miles

Offside play in steering rack end

Fail 13 Oct 2021 189,015 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside play in steering rack end

Pass 7 Oct 2020 170,933 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 145,025 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 145,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 125,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 105,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2016 83,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,799 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,799 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LUZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

AV12 LUZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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