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AV62 AJY

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

210,412 mi
Last recorded210,412 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 AJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 210,412 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 210,412 miles

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

Rear Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 194,704 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 179,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 168,500 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CASING HAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 168,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CASING HAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 155,924 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 147,770 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 135,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 119,622 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 119,622 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,425 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,719 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,671 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,229 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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AV62 AJY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV62 AJY, 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 AV62 AJY registered?

AV62 AJY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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