2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · OU12 DMZ
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 157,367 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU12 DMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 157,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
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OU12 DMZ 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 (OU12 DMZ) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 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 (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
OU12 DMZ Mileage History
- 18/03/2024149,286 mi
- 14/04/2025151,565 mi+2,279 mi
- 22/04/2025151,566 mi+1 mi
- 27/04/2026157,358 mi+5,792 mi
- 07/05/2026157,367 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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