2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · LT12 TXN
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 311,186 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 311,186 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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LT12 TXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 311,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT12 TXN 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 (LT12 TXN) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”.
LT12 TXN Mileage History
- 17/11/2023271,057 mi
- 09/01/2025289,017 mi+17,960 mi
- 22/01/2025289,597 mi+580 mi
- 25/06/2026311,180 mi+21,583 mi
- 25/06/2026311,186 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 15,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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