2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · AV12 DWJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 313,244 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 313,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AV12 DWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 313,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV12 DWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (AV12 DWJ) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Both U bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV12 DWJ Mileage History
- 08/09/2022296,100 mi
- 21/09/2023301,425 mi+5,325 mi
- 12/10/2023301,425 mi
- 17/10/2024313,244 mi+11,819 mi
- 17/10/2024313,244 mi
Average of roughly 8,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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