2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DK12 VPP
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 225,039 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 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 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,039 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.
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DK12 VPP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 225,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK12 VPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (DK12 VPP) between October 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
DK12 VPP Mileage History
- 01/10/2015124,589 mi
- 01/10/2015124,589 mi
- 06/09/2016148,747 mi+24,158 mi
- 07/09/2016148,750 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/2017179,388 mi+30,638 mi
- 25/09/2017179,388 mi
- 29/09/2018202,449 mi+23,061 mi
- 15/06/2019208,949 mi+6,500 mi
- 23/11/2020218,902 mi+9,953 mi
- 24/11/2020218,904 mi+2 mi
- 22/11/2021220,133 mi+1,229 mi
- 24/10/2022221,257 mi+1,124 mi
- 21/11/2023222,475 mi+1,218 mi
- 03/11/2025225,039 mi+2,564 mi
Average of roughly 9,953 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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