MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
303,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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 ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front side marker not working
Nearside Rear tyre getting low
exhaust manifold or egr pipe blowing
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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