2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · VB04 BUS
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 108,809 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- 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.
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VB04 BUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 108,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VB04 BUS 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 (VB04 BUS) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Steering (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
VB04 BUS Mileage History
- 07/06/202292,583 mi
- 10/08/2023100,568 mi+7,985 mi
- 18/09/2024105,101 mi+4,533 mi
- 18/09/2024105,101 mi
- 02/10/2025108,809 mi+3,708 mi
Average of roughly 4,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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