2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WR61 WGD
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 161,159 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,159 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.
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WR61 WGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2025
- 161,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR61 WGD 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 (WR61 WGD) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rods (2.3 (a”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
WR61 WGD Mileage History
- 22/09/2022159,387 mi
- 29/09/2022159,407 mi+20 mi
- 29/08/2024159,886 mi+479 mi
- 10/09/2024159,894 mi+8 mi
- 04/09/2025161,159 mi+1,265 mi
Average of roughly 600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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