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AV62 AMK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,025 mi
Last recorded102,025 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 102,025 miles

All discs

All underbody corroded

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,189 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes lines going to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 92,126 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes lines going to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Strut has slight play

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Play in shock. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight play in shock. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 84,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Play in shock. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight play in shock. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in N/S inner track rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 77,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in N/S inner track rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,045 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 67,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,582 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 53,582 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,715 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 38,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,580 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 AMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AV62 AMK, 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 AMK registered?

AV62 AMK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AV62 AMK safe to buy?

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