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AV12 TVW

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,809 mi
Last recorded112,809 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 TVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,809 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear cuts in tyre tread

poor feel steering on lock to lock

Fail 24 Sep 2015 99,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear cuts in tyre tread

poor feel steering on lock to lock

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 TVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

AV12 TVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AV12 TVW safe to buy?

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