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AV62 AMX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,473 mi
Last recorded136,473 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 136,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,057 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 129,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,209 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,102 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 106,102 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,308 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,867 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,834 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,352 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both. (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 70,352 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both. (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,172 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 AMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AMX, 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 AMX registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV62 AMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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