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AV62 OCR

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,476 mi
Last recorded196,476 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 196,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 196,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 190,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 190,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 184,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 184,981 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 179,871 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding on

Fail 29 Oct 2022 179,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding on

parking brake lever pivot seized

Pass 3 Nov 2021 174,051 miles

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 173,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 168,358 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Mirror indicator repeater lense broken

Pass 29 Oct 2019 162,715 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip starting to split.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (close to cords) middle tread 2-3mm,235/65R16 115/113 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 162,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light flashing on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal anti-slip starting to split.

Handbrake near end of adjustment (18 Clicks)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (close to cords) middle tread 2-3mm,235/65R16 115/113 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 154,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 145,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,051 miles

front discs worn

nearside front shock absorber slight play in top mount

nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2015 125,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lense (6.1.C.1)

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

front discs worn

nearside front shock absorber slight play in top mount

nearside side repeater damaged

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 OCR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OCR, 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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AV62 OCR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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