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AV12 XGB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,689 mi
Last recorded75,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 75,689 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 72,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,414 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 71,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,193 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides treads wearing to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 65,193 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides treads wearing to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play found at both front wheels

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin middle tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 52,634 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 52,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2017 43,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 35,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2016 35,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 27,661 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 XGB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

AV12 XGB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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