2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · BU12 AWF
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 281,045 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 281,045 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.
BU12 AWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 05/06/2025
- 281,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BU12 AWF Mileage History
- 12/10/2021218,342 mi
- 12/04/2022229,433 mi+11,091 mi
- 21/03/2023245,207 mi+15,774 mi
- 05/04/2024263,976 mi+18,769 mi
- 05/06/2025281,045 mi+17,069 mi
Average of roughly 17,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU12 AWF 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 (BU12 AWF) between October 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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