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AV62 HBJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,385 mi
Last recorded131,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 131,385 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2025 129,525 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 125,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF And OSF

Fail 20 Jun 2024 125,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2023 123,378 miles

both front inner track rods wearing

Fail 23 Jun 2023 123,364 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

both front inner track rods wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,538 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2021 121,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,947 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR lower bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,583 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 96,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,437 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour plus lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

os lower mirror missing and ns side marker n/w

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,235 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 HBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

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

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