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AV12 XFK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

353,700 mi
Last recorded353,700 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 353,700 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 353,697 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 303,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror backing missing

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 280,876 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror backing missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 248,603 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 212,553 miles

Front slight lift both lower ball joints

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

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

Fail 31 May 2019 212,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front slight lift both lower ball joints

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

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

Pass 19 May 2018 174,021 miles

Front both sides slight lift lower ball joints

Nearside body marker lights not working

Offside body marker lights not working

Upper windscreen cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 140,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside top of windscreen cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,882 miles

Nearside Front marker side light not working

Offside Front marker side light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2015 76,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,550 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 XFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

AV12 XFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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