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AV12 TXD

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

440,007 mi
Last recorded440,007 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 440,007 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 415,712 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 415,712 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 391,577 miles

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY HIGH CONDITION

Pass 2 Jul 2019 205,201 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 178,632 miles

advise low emssion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,732 miles

low emssion

o/s n/s rtear brake noise

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,998 miles

engine menagement light on

Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine menagement light on

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 TXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

AV12 TXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AV12 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 TXD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV12 TXD have outstanding finance?

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