2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · NL62 VNN
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 141,580 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,580 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.
NL62 VNN Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 141,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL62 VNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (NL62 VNN) between October 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Steering (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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: “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
NL62 VNN Mileage History
- 01/10/201543,904 mi
- 13/10/201544,314 mi+410 mi
- 11/10/201675,138 mi+30,824 mi
- 21/02/201868,374 mi-6,764 mi
- 15/02/201992,644 mi+24,270 mi
- 18/02/201992,644 mi
- 21/02/2020117,594 mi+24,950 mi
- 22/02/2020117,594 mi
- 16/03/2021121,483 mi+3,889 mi
- 23/03/2021121,483 mi
- 21/03/2022125,904 mi+4,421 mi
- 21/03/2022125,904 mi
- 14/04/2023131,732 mi+5,828 mi
- 17/04/2023131,732 mi
- 24/04/2024135,712 mi+3,980 mi
- 09/05/2024135,712 mi
- 28/04/2025138,654 mi+2,942 mi
- 28/04/2025138,654 mi
- 23/06/2026141,580 mi+2,926 mi
Average of roughly 9,105 miles per year across 19 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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