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AV62 AVZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,101 mi
Last recorded241,101 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 241,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 217,639 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 193,878 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 193,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 172,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 156,007 miles

Nearside Rear scrapig noise from brake/back plate when turning wheel by hand

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,916 miles

Offside headlight misted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 103,916 miles

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

Offside headlight misted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,303 miles

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2016 81,303 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,525 miles

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

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

inner rack ends worn

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 AVZ 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?

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

Is AV62 AVZ safe to buy?

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