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AV61 ZVL

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

220,370 mi
Last recorded220,370 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 220,370 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 220,364 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 203,428 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 203,428 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 189,144 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under front bumpert (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front front grill insecure

Nearside Front showing white light

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecre

Nearside Rear indicator bulbs showing white

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear indicator bulbs showing white

Offside wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 189,135 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll end bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar end bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under front bumpert (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front front grill insecure

Nearside Front showing white light

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecre

Nearside Rear indicator bulbs showing white

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear indicator bulbs showing white

Offside wheel arch liner insecure

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 161,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & nearside ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 161,704 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & nearside ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 132,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 132,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 103,241 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,812 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,798 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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AV61 ZVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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