2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KP61 AAE

The vehicle’s roadworthiness record presents a stable and clean profile, with no defects recorded across its recent testing history. The most recent test on 6 September 2024 at 232,046 miles resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories. This follows a pattern seen in the previous year, where a failed test on 30 August 2024 was immediately cleared and passed a week later with no faults listed. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories in the DVSA database suggests a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order, though it does leave the precise reasons for the earlier failures undocumented. The mileage accumulation is high and consistent with heavy commercial or long-distance use. Between August 2022 and September 2024, the vehicle covered approximately 23,894 miles, averaging around 11,500 miles per year in that period. The overall average of 15,470 miles per year over its 15-year life reinforces a pattern of regular, sustained operation rather than short urban trips. There are no significant gaps in the test history to suggest periods of disuse, and the mileage progression is linear. A buyer should verify the reasons for the failed tests in August 2023 and August 2024, as the DVSA record does not specify the failure items. Requesting the failure sheets from the seller or the testing station will reveal if the issues were minor, such as lighting or wiper defects, or something more indicative of wear. Given the high mileage, a physical inspection should focus on major mechanical components that do not always appear on a clean MOT history. Pay close attention to the condition of the dual rear wheels and tyres, the exhaust system, and signs of oil leaks around the engine and transmission. A direct assessment of the braking system, including disc thickness and caliper operation, remains prudent on any vehicle with this level of use.