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AV12 YSO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,133 mi
Last recorded146,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 146,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 146,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 133,623 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2017 121,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear propshaft universal joint excessively worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2016 110,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 96,020 miles

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 27 May 2014 82,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,614 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 YSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

AV12 YSO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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