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AX12 LBG

2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,979 mi
Last recorded177,979 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter140,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 177,979 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REG PLATE CORNER MISSING. (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 177,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp not working BOTH CAB MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REG PLATE CORNER MISSING. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 164,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 164,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER STEERING RACK JOINT. ( DRUM STICK). (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected DAMAGED LENZ. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working BOTH TOP CAB LIGHT`S NOT WORKING. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 148,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING RACK INNER JOINT WORN. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner BRAKE DRUM BACKING PLATE DETERIOATED.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 148,860 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR `D` BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working SIDE MARKER (LED MARKER). (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING RACK INNER JOINT WORN. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner BRAKE DRUM BACKING PLATE DETERIOATED.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 132,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to lens

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight nearside & offside ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear nearside & offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips central/offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 117,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 116,892 miles

GEAR CHANGE LINKAGE LINK ROD MISSING [GEAR BOX END].

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BRAKE DISC WEARING THIN. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BRAKE DISC WEARING THIN. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 116,892 miles

GEAR CHANGE LINKAGE LINK ROD MISSING [GEAR BOX END].

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BRAKE DISC WEARING THIN. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BRAKE DISC WEARING THIN. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper TIPPER BODY LATCH BOLT`S LOOSE.

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 104,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper TIPPER BODY LATCH BOLT`S LOOSE.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,473 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,102 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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AX12 LBG 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 AX12 LBG, 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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AX12 LBG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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