2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · R20 MLJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2012. Recorded mileage 143,492 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R20 MLJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 143,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R20 MLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R20 MLJ) between May 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R20 MLJ Mileage History
- 28/05/201550,443 mi
- 28/05/201550,443 mi
- 01/06/201663,464 mi+13,021 mi
- 30/05/201774,541 mi+11,077 mi
- 31/05/201883,938 mi+9,397 mi
- 31/05/201883,938 mi
- 30/08/201996,462 mi+12,524 mi
- 02/09/201996,464 mi+2 mi
- 14/07/2021168,583 mi+72,119 mi
- 14/07/2021168,583 mi
- 15/07/2022113,605 mi-54,978 mi
- 10/07/2023120,340 mi+6,735 mi
- 10/07/2023120,340 mi
- 10/07/2024127,864 mi+7,524 mi
- 14/07/2025134,973 mi+7,109 mi
- 15/07/2025134,974 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/2026143,492 mi+8,518 mi
Average of roughly 8,369 miles per year across 17 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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