2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · X4 TYR
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 166,623 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X4 TYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 166,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X4 TYR 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 (X4 TYR) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “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))”.
X4 TYR Mileage History
- 19/07/2023163,428 mi
- 26/07/2023163,470 mi+42 mi
- 19/07/2024164,756 mi+1,286 mi
- 21/07/2025165,910 mi+1,154 mi
- 24/07/2026166,623 mi+713 mi
Average of roughly 1,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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