2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · BF11 VPL
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 277,090 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,090 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.
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BF11 VPL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2022
- 277,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF11 VPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (BF11 VPL) between February 2014 and December 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
BF11 VPL Mileage History
- 17/02/201499,436 mi
- 25/02/2015131,346 mi+31,910 mi
- 25/02/2015131,346 mi
- 25/02/2016153,765 mi+22,419 mi
- 25/02/2016153,765 mi
- 04/05/2017177,719 mi+23,954 mi
- 16/03/2018182,249 mi+4,530 mi
- 13/03/2019209,115 mi+26,866 mi
- 09/05/2020238,700 mi+29,585 mi
- 09/05/2020238,700 mi
- 18/05/2021247,153 mi+8,453 mi
- 18/05/2021247,153 mi
- 14/12/2022277,085 mi+29,932 mi
- 23/12/2022277,090 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 20,083 miles per year across 14 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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