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AV12 TVN

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

375,575 mi
Last recorded375,575 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 375,575 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE NEARSIDE SILL LIPS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 341,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND OFFSIDE NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

DAMAGE TO BOTH SILL LIPS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 20 Oct 2022 307,758 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear marker light inop

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

Offside Rear marker light inop

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 307,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light cluster (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear marker light inop

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

Offside Rear marker light inop

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 272,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill damaged

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2021 272,046 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill damaged

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 247,986 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slight corrossion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

damage to nearside front corner off bumper

Pass 4 Sep 2019 236,924 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 217,411 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 176,526 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 176,498 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 130,621 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,548 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 TVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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