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AV62 HBA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,636 mi
Last recorded212,636 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 212,636 miles

Front Both front shock absorber top covers are incomplete

Pass 24 Sep 2018 182,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 149,387 miles

lift in both bottom ball joints

Fail 5 Sep 2017 149,088 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in both bottom ball joints

Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,778 miles

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,401 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,401 miles

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

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 HBA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

AV62 HBA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AV62 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 HBA shows 7 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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