2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DG12 OPA
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 279,622 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,622 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.
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.
DG12 OPA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2025
- 279,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG12 OPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (DG12 OPA) between March 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
DG12 OPA Mileage History
- 18/03/201580,385 mi
- 18/03/201580,385 mi
- 14/03/2016118,615 mi+38,230 mi
- 20/03/2017149,030 mi+30,415 mi
- 09/05/2018175,040 mi+26,010 mi
- 08/05/2019200,632 mi+25,592 mi
- 07/12/2020229,193 mi+28,561 mi
- 18/12/2021237,835 mi+8,642 mi
- 18/12/2021237,835 mi
- 21/12/2022251,710 mi+13,875 mi
- 21/12/2022251,710 mi
- 21/12/2023260,944 mi+9,234 mi
- 17/12/2024274,306 mi+13,362 mi
- 17/12/2024274,306 mi
- 21/12/2025279,622 mi+5,316 mi
- 21/12/2025279,622 mi
Average of roughly 18,512 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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