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Outstanding Recall

2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · VK61 BVL

VK61 BVL

2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2011. Recorded mileage 208,515 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
Year / Origin
2011 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 05/01/2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (06/01/2021)
Recorded Mileage
208,515 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/01/2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 06/01/2021
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2011
Engine
2143cc

VK61 BVL Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2019
  • 208,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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VK61 BVL Mileage History

  1. 16/09/2014112,150 mi
  2. 30/09/2014113,213 mi+1,063 mi
  3. 24/09/2015148,629 mi+35,416 mi
  4. 24/09/2015148,630 mi+1 mi
  5. 21/09/2016184,333 mi+35,703 mi
  6. 21/09/2016184,333 mi
  7. 26/04/2018178,718 mi-5,615 mi
  8. 26/04/2018178,718 mi
  9. 13/04/2019203,129 mi+24,411 mi
  10. 15/04/2019203,131 mi+2 mi
  11. 03/07/2019208,509 mi+5,378 mi
  12. 06/07/2019208,515 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 20,068 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

VK61 BVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 17:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VK61 BVL) between September 2014 and July 2019.

The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 06 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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