2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WV12 UWS
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 187,573 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,573 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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WV12 UWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 187,573 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.
WV12 UWS 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 (WV12 UWS) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR CASING (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
WV12 UWS Mileage History
- 04/04/2022150,300 mi
- 05/04/2022150,300 mi
- 04/04/2023165,829 mi+15,529 mi
- 29/10/2024177,670 mi+11,841 mi
- 07/10/2025187,573 mi+9,903 mi
Average of roughly 10,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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