2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · KW12 ABK
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 178,493 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,493 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.
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KW12 ABK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2021
- 178,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KW12 ABK Mileage History
- 30/11/2021178,493 mi
- 30/11/2021178,493 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KW12 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (KW12 ABK) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 November 2021 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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