2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KX12 YVN
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 206,153 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,153 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.
KX12 YVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 206,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX12 YVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (KX12 YVN) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 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 (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
KX12 YVN Mileage History
- 29/03/2022198,359 mi
- 22/01/2024198,423 mi+64 mi
- 29/04/2025204,306 mi+5,883 mi
- 09/04/2026206,252 mi+1,946 mi
- 20/05/2026206,153 mi-99 mi
Average of roughly 1,882 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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