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AV12 LVO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,352 mi
Last recorded164,352 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 164,352 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2026 164,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2025 155,430 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 145,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 140,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 140,459 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective Actuator broken. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 128,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 112,812 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,891 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 81,424 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,178 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,566 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 LVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV12 LVO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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