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AV12 TVJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,173 mi
Last recorded129,173 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 129,173 miles

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

Offside Front play in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2018 116,459 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 116,459 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,226 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,692 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 678,284 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front 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 TVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

AV12 TVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is AV12 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 TVJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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