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AV62 OBM

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

633,376 mi
Last recorded633,376 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 633,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 597,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 353,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 327,067 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 327,067 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2021 302,025 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 257,781 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 223,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 183,076 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber internal bush slightly worn

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Fail 5 Dec 2017 183,069 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber internal bush slightly worn

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Pass 8 Dec 2016 175,495 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 166,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 166,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OBM 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 76.9%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

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

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