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AV62 AVX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,368 mi
Last recorded209,368 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 209,368 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 191,778 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 181,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 181,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 173,539 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 173,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All Nearside Rear. Highlighted Underneath. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 154,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 154,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 125,914 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,386 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 105,386 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,357 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

spare wheel 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 AVX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVX, 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 AVX registered?

AV62 AVX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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