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AV62 ASZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

309,583 mi
Last recorded309,583 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 309,583 miles

ADVISE TO GET TRACKING CHECKED AFTER REPAIRS

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADING

CHIP IN SCREEN

MOVEMENT IN N/S/F SHOCK

N/S MIRROR ASSEMBLY DAMAGED - BACKING COMING AWAY AND SIDE REPEATER LENS BROKEN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

N/S/R SHOCK DUST COVER CORRODED AWAY

O/S/F INDICATOR BULB FADING

O/S/R SIDE MARKER INOP

SLIGHT BIND TO O/S/F

WIPERS POOR

Fail 19 Aug 2024 309,465 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light O/S/R LAMP HOLED SHOWING WHITE (4.5.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing O/S (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn N/S/F LOWER SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn O/S/F LOWER SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ADVISE TO GET TRACKING CHECKED AFTER REPAIRS

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADING

CHIP IN SCREEN

MOVEMENT IN N/S/F SHOCK

N/S MIRROR ASSEMBLY DAMAGED - BACKING COMING AWAY AND SIDE REPEATER LENS BROKEN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

N/S/R SHOCK DUST COVER CORRODED AWAY

O/S/F INDICATOR BULB FADING

O/S/R SIDE MARKER INOP

SLIGHT BIND TO O/S/F

WIPERS POOR

Pass 7 Sep 2023 285,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped top of 'A' Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 280,708 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 278,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 278,225 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 275,982 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 275,982 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 272,186 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 272,185 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 267,895 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 267,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 229,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 174,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,191 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 133,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ASZ 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 62.5%.

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 ASZ, 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 ASZ registered?

AV62 ASZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AV62 ASZ safe to buy?

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