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AV12 XFX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,309 mi
Last recorded203,309 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 203,309 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 202,606 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 202,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 165,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 145,896 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 May 2016 91,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 88,558 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XFX, 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

How do I check the history of AV12 XFX?

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What year was AV12 XFX registered?

AV12 XFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is AV12 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 XFX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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