2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DA61 DLZ

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 2 September 2025 at 127,994 miles. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or defects logged across the three most recent annual tests. The duplicate failed entries recorded on the same dates as the passes in 2024 and 2025, both showing no defects, point to administrative re-tests rather than mechanical faults. Recorded mileage rose from 120,070 in August 2023 to 124,778 by August 2024, then to 127,994 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 4,700 miles in the first year and 3,200 in the second, well below the 9,142 annual average for the vehicle's age. The low recent accumulation suggests lighter commercial use or periods of standing. The DVSA data is sparse, with clean sheets throughout and no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underside corrosion given the van's 14-year age and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter propensity for chassis rust at sill and spring mount points. Verify the condition of brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes despite the absence of advisories, as test centres vary in threshold strictness. Confirm the circumstances of the 2024 and 2025 same-day fail and pass pairs with the selling garage to rule out overlooked minor defects. The clean record implies conscientious upkeep, but low mileage can mask perished rubber components and seized linkages from inactivity.