2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · OV61 ABU

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 19 January 2026 at 153,667 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers between 2023 and 2026. A clean pass sheet on every dated examination indicates the vehicle has not displayed worsening wear or recurring structural concerns within this five-year window. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a fourteen-year-old light commercial vehicle. The records show 146,691 miles at the 5 January 2023 test, rising to 149,991 by 15 January 2024, 151,964 on 8 January 2025, and 153,667 at both the failed and passed January 2026 tests. That equates to roughly 2,300 miles per year across the last three intervals, well below the implied long-term average of 10,976, suggesting lighter recent use. The only anomaly is the 15 January 2026 failure at identical mileage to the later pass; with no defects listed, this points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect. Given the absence of flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion entries, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition. Standing time implied by low annual mileage can accelerate rust on chassis members and brake calipers even when test sheets stay clear. Verify the 2026 failure reason through DVSA documentation before purchase. A pre-purchase check of tyre sidewalls, exhaust emissions under load, and drivetrain vibration remains sensible on any high-mileage Sprinter. The record implies previous owners maintained basic test compliance, though sparse advisory data means latent wear may exist unseen by the MOT regime.