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AV12 TPY

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

278,331 mi
Last recorded278,331 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 278,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 270,763 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 247,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper stone chip to screen

Nearside Rear Outer road wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear half shaft oil weap

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 228,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 222,225 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2020 222,225 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2019 207,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test o/s sun visor would not stow removed items

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside external rack damaged/loose

both steering arms have some play

Fail 2 Aug 2019 207,831 miles

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

Offside Front Body component insecure inner wheel arch rubbing tyre panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test o/s sun visor would not stow removed items

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside external rack damaged/loose

both steering arms have some play

Pass 6 Aug 2018 180,472 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 180,473 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached lens broken (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,719 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 132,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror cover loose

Fail 28 Jul 2016 96,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside mirror cover loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake Discs worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s marker inop.

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 TPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

AV12 TPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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