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AV62 HCC

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

258,894 mi
Last recorded258,894 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 258,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 250,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 237,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 229,458 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 222,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 211,480 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 211,470 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 187,465 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 158,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

central brake lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,918 miles

both track rods / ball joints slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,154 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 106,154 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,665 miles

exhaust emissions clean

headlamp internal adjuster used to recheck aim

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 HCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV62 HCC registered?

AV62 HCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is AV62 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 HCC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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