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AV12 TUA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

275,180 mi
Last recorded275,180 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 275,180 miles

REAR STEP CORRODED

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 240,350 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight noise

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

Rear step bracing corroded and weak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various cracks and chips in screen and crack close to drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 240,350 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight noise

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear step bracing corroded and weak

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various cracks and chips in screen and crack close to drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 196,006 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis , rear panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear step excessively corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 196,006 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis , rear panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear step excessively corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 153,073 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 153,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 146,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 136,884 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 136,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 120,226 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 120,226 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,649 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,649 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing main (8.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,229 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,291 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TUA, 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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AV12 TUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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