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AV62 AVO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,410 mi
Last recorded186,410 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 186,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 185,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 185,116 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 178,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 167,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 146,314 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,134 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 137,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,233 miles

Emissions too low to register results

Nearside wide angle mirror glass missing

Offside wide angle mirror glassbroken

Fail 10 Oct 2017 136,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage trim panel broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside wide angle mirror glassbroken

Emissions too low to register results

Nearside wide angle mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2016 114,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,588 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 93,587 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 AVO 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 71.4%.

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 AVO, 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 AVO registered?

AV62 AVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AV62 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 AVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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