2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · LP62 AEA

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 21 November 2025 at 189,885 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with every recorded examination returning no advisories or faults. A failed entry on the same 21 November 2025 date at identical mileage suggests an administrative or documentation rejection rather than a mechanical defect, repeated by an identical fail-pass pair on 4 November 2024 at 268,471 miles. The mileage pattern is irregular and warrants scrutiny. The record shows 268,070 miles on 21 November 2023, rising marginally to 268,471 by 4 November 2024, then dropping sharply to 189,885 by 21 November 2025. That reversal of nearly 79,000 miles indicates either a clerical error in the DVSA data or a replacement cluster or vehicle identity anomaly. At roughly 14 years old the van averages high annual use, yet the latest figure undercuts prior readings. No gaps exceed thirteen months between tests, so continuity of examination is intact. A buyer should physically verify the odometer against service stamps and VIN to explain the mileage contradiction before purchase. With no advisories across three years the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and structural corrosion points carry no flagged concern, but a clean sheet at this age and weight class is unusual for a working Sprinter. Inspect the chassis rails, subframe mounts, and rear spring hangers for hidden rust the tester may have missed under load. Check the front brake calipers for free movement and confirm tyre tread depth across all six positions, since consumable wear leaves no MOT trace once replaced. The absence of faults does not certify condition; it records compliance on the day.