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AV12 LVM

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,467 mi
Last recorded216,467 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 216,467 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 199,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 180,419 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 177,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 160,949 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 160,949 miles

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,925 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 149,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 131,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,216 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 LVM 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 72.7%.

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 LVM, 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 LVM registered?

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

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