2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · AX61 BBO
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 258,652 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 258,652 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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AX61 BBO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2023
- 258,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX61 BBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (AX61 BBO) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2023 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65r16c 115/113r (5.2”; “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
AX61 BBO Mileage History
- 25/03/2022228,188 mi
- 30/03/2022228,188 mi
- 20/06/2023258,652 mi+30,464 mi
- 20/06/2023258,652 mi
Average of roughly 24,621 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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