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AV62 AUL

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

303,016 mi
Last recorded303,016 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 303,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 294,522 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 289,641 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 289,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 286,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 286,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset at time of test, stayed off for duration of test (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 286,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 285,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working top of cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury trim panel above front bumper protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working top of body (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large central crack across screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 283,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 282,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Marker light

Offside Rear Upper Marker light

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 282,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 - 0.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Marker light out

Offside Rear Upper Marker light out

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 282,509 miles

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))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working

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

Position lamp not working

Pass 25 Aug 2017 274,669 miles

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 274,669 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 220,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 168,898 miles

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

exhaust manifold or egr pipe blowing

Fail 26 Aug 2015 168,888 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body bolt loose (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

exhaust manifold or egr pipe blowing

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 AUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 AUL, 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 AUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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