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AV62 AOW

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

366,708 mi
Last recorded366,708 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 366,708 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 366,455 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 363,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 320,188 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 310,888 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 309,627 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake needs adjusting at the wheels (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort on both wheels, need adjusting at the wheels (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing buy and fit reflectors at the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 232,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 310,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 184,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 169,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,821 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 AOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AOW, 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 AOW registered?

AV62 AOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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