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AV12 TVX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,844 mi
Last recorded218,844 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 218,844 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 210,534 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 210,515 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 201,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 191,676 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 191,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 181,930 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 173,280 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 173,267 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 163,456 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 151,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,130 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,161 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 122,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,274 miles

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

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 TVX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 TVX registered?

AV12 TVX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is AV12 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 TVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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