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AV62 AWM

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

239,185 mi
Last recorded239,185 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 239,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 201,360 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 201,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Broken light unit (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 192,177 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 192,177 miles

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

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 184,213 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 176,543 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 176,543 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front number plate damaged. advise replacement

Offside Front blind spot mirror missing

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

service brake application poor. spongy pedal. advise further investigation

Pass 9 Nov 2018 149,582 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 149,582 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked in zone A (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Central seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear noise on rotation , suspect internal brake shoe fault

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 125,037 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both may require attention soon (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak Slight ()

Some damage to both side repeater lamps and front bumper

Fail 2 Nov 2017 125,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Pin-eye (2.4.G.2)

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both may require attention soon (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak Slight ()

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

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

Some damage to both side repeater lamps and front bumper

Pass 12 Nov 2016 98,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,634 miles

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 AWM 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 64.3%.

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 AWM, 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 AWM registered?

AV62 AWM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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