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AV62 AUE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,663 mi
Last recorded182,663 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 182,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 163,721 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 163,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,976 miles

slight play o\s inner rack end

Fail 30 Sep 2021 136,976 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected hole in lens (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight play o\s inner rack end

Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,373 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 120,373 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,221 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,365 miles

1 off n/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,365 miles

1 off n/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear bumpstops missing

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 AUE 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 64.3%.

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 AUE, 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 AUE registered?

AV62 AUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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