2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · M12 WCG
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 190,531 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,531 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.
M12 WCG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 190,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M12 WCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (M12 WCG) between May 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
M12 WCG Mileage History
- 05/05/201596,872 mi
- 04/05/2016132,686 mi+35,814 mi
- 05/05/2016132,686 mi
- 19/04/2017165,843 mi+33,157 mi
- 20/04/2017165,843 mi
- 08/05/201812,077 mi-153,766 mi
- 11/05/2018170,483 mi+158,406 mi
- 11/04/2019173,508 mi+3,025 mi
- 12/04/2019173,508 mi
- 02/12/2020176,051 mi+2,543 mi
- 03/12/2020176,074 mi+23 mi
- 30/11/2021180,538 mi+4,464 mi
- 21/11/2022183,751 mi+3,213 mi
- 30/04/2024185,518 mi+1,767 mi
- 30/04/2025188,654 mi+3,136 mi
- 27/08/2026190,531 mi+1,877 mi
Average of roughly 8,279 miles per year across 16 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: Good
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