2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · BF11 VHU
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 177,463 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,463 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BF11 VHU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 177,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF11 VHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (BF11 VHU) between July 2014 and August 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 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: Brakes (41 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BF11 VHU Mileage History
- 09/07/201481,082 mi
- 06/07/2015103,791 mi+22,709 mi
- 08/07/2016115,712 mi+11,921 mi
- 12/07/2016115,761 mi+49 mi
- 13/07/2017125,210 mi+9,449 mi
- 10/07/2018132,109 mi+6,899 mi
- 12/07/2019138,254 mi+6,145 mi
- 29/06/2020153,886 mi+15,632 mi
- 30/06/2020153,888 mi+2 mi
- 21/07/2021163,686 mi+9,798 mi
- 23/07/2021163,689 mi+3 mi
- 21/07/2022167,652 mi+3,963 mi
- 20/07/2023171,832 mi+4,180 mi
- 27/07/2023171,852 mi+20 mi
- 08/08/2024174,765 mi+2,913 mi
- 08/08/2024174,765 mi
- 06/08/2025177,463 mi+2,698 mi
- 19/08/2025177,463 mi
Average of roughly 8,673 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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