2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · SW12 FPK
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 164,232 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,232 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.
SW12 FPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 164,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW12 FPK Mileage History
- 19/01/2023247,071 km
- 26/01/2023153,528 mi
- 21/02/2024157,151 mi+3,623 mi
- 13/03/2025161,540 mi+4,389 mi
- 03/06/2026164,232 mi+2,692 mi
Average of roughly -24,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SW12 FPK 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 (SW12 FPK) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 41% (1.2.1 (d))”.
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