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AV61 ZVA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

302,816 mi
Last recorded302,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 302,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2026 302,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 299,193 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front service brake lagging slightly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 299,193 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Front service brake lagging slightly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 292,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake lines corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Damage at mounting points (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion N/S/F brake hard line to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Fail 14 Jun 2024 292,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F lower outer ball joint excessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake lines corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Damage at mounting points (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion N/S/F brake hard line to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Pass 14 Jun 2023 291,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 289,669 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Rear Reflector broken

Fail 21 Jul 2021 289,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber detached

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reflector broken

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Screen washers are in poor condition

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both are in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 264,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 226,772 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Fail 14 Jan 2019 226,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads very low

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 2 Jan 2018 187,147 miles

screen chipped

Pass 17 Jan 2017 160,851 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 160,851 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure all (2.4.B.7b)

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

large cut in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre bald on inside tread

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,955 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 129,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn low

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,601 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 97,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 ZVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AV61 ZVA, 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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AV61 ZVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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