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AV61 ZUC

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

282,636 mi
Last recorded282,636 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 282,636 miles

Nearside Rear shorck case damadge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next year will fail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 274,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 265,965 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 259,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 243,477 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 243,477 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 223,356 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 209,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 165,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,081 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 116,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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AV61 ZUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV61 ZUC, 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 AV61 ZUC?

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What year was AV61 ZUC registered?

AV61 ZUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is AV61 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 ZUC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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