2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · DF12 BGZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 295,975 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 295,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DF12 BGZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 295,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF12 BGZ 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 (DF12 BGZ) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
DF12 BGZ Mileage History
- 19/07/2024105,123 mi
- 19/08/2025269,704 mi+164,581 mi
- 09/09/2025269,704 mi
- 09/09/2026295,975 mi+26,271 mi
Average of roughly 89,140 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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