2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · SB12 DVH
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 221,062 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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SB12 DVH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2023
- 221,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB12 DVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (SB12 DVH) between October 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
SB12 DVH Mileage History
- 29/10/2021202,699 mi
- 05/04/2022209,582 mi+6,883 mi
- 24/04/2023221,045 mi+11,463 mi
- 27/04/2023221,062 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 12,306 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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