2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · BV12 RCX
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 198,582 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,582 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
BV12 RCX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 198,582 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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BV12 RCX Mileage History
- 30/11/2021129,934 mi
- 26/11/2022162,135 mi+32,201 mi
- 28/11/2023198,580 mi+36,445 mi
- 06/12/2023198,582 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 34,062 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BV12 RCX 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 (BV12 RCX) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle both at front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect does not adjust (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect does not adjust (4.1.2 (c))”.
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