2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · YF12 VFK
2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 111,328 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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YF12 VFK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 111,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF12 VFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (YF12 VFK) between June 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
YF12 VFK Mileage History
- 10/06/201521,554 mi
- 10/06/201521,554 mi
- 10/06/201637,549 mi+15,995 mi
- 29/06/201750,380 mi+12,831 mi
- 03/07/201868,972 mi+18,592 mi
- 10/07/201977,961 mi+8,989 mi
- 14/01/202195,931 mi+17,970 mi
- 28/10/2021104,803 mi+8,872 mi
- 30/09/2023107,380 mi+2,577 mi
- 27/09/2024110,376 mi+2,996 mi
- 03/10/2024110,378 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2025111,328 mi+950 mi
- 15/10/2025111,328 mi
Average of roughly 8,675 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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