2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KW12 ABU

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries a deeply concerning maintenance profile, with the last recorded test occurring on 19 January 2022 at 320,927 miles. The complete absence of MOT history for over four and a half years up to the current date in July 2026 suggests the vehicle has likely been SORN, abandoned, or operated without a valid test certificate, pointing to severe neglect. The historical data reveals a worsening trend of chronic mechanical failures, electrical faults, and neglected upkeep, culminating in multiple test failures for critical safety systems. An analysis of the mileage accumulation highlights intensive, heavy-duty commercial use. The vehicle averaged approximately 22,923 miles annually from its early life through January 2022, rapidly compounding wear across the entire chassis. A notable acceleration in mileage is evident between June 2015 and June 2017, where the odometer jumped from 99,886 miles to 224,852 miles in just two years. This intense operating cycle explains the heavy degradation of mechanical components, as the vehicle spent very little time idle and required constant intervention to maintain basic roadworthiness. A prospective buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on chronic systemic issues that recur throughout the MOT logs. The braking system requires immediate scrutiny, highlighted by recurring front-to-rear brake pipe corrosion covered in grease, binding calipers, low parking brake efficiency, and persistent ABS and electronic stability control warning lamp faults. Suspension components also show chronic wear, evidenced by repeatedly failing anti-roll bar linkage bushes and track rod end ball joints. Furthermore, electrical faults spanning multiple years, persistent oil leaks, and SRS airbag warning lights indicate deep-seated neglect of the vehicle electrical and powertrain architectures.