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AV62 OCS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,468 mi
Last recorded194,468 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 194,468 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both-inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 193,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2021 187,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 177,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 174,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 160,908 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 160,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 147,896 miles

Nearside Lower Mirror Glass Missing

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 128,090 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 128,090 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Link arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Link arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view additional wide angle mirror missing (8.1.2a)

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 OCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

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

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