MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
277,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to manually adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittent problem (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear central upper brake lamp inoperative
slight play in both inner tie rods or steering rack
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamp insecure BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMPS INSECURE,LOWER FIXING POINT. (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect SUSPECT NEW HEAD LIGHT UNIT REQUIRE. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working NS CENTRE SIDE MARKER NOT WORKING. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Front Body panel insecure TRIM UNDER OSF HEAD LAMP INSECURE & DAMAGED. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ADVISE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235-65X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear NSR OUTER SILL DAMAGED.
BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.
Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.
Nearside Front NSF HEAD LIGHT LEVELING MOTOR RUNNING ALL THE TIME.(FAULTY.)
Nearside Rear NSR BRAKE DISCS BACKING PLATE MISSING.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear OSR BRAKE DISCS BACKING PLATE HEAVILY CORRODED.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF PINION SEAL SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS IN POOR CONDITION,OUTER CASING RUSTING,PISTON PROTECTORES NOT FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED,BUSHES PERISHING& CRACKING. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
hand brake 16%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AV62 AOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 AOA, 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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AV62 AOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 September 2012.
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