2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DA60 DFY
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 240,972 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,972 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.
DA60 DFY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 240,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA60 DFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (DA60 DFY) between November 2021 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
DA60 DFY Mileage History
- 05/11/2021236,864 mi
- 09/11/2022240,891 mi+4,027 mi
- 23/06/2023240,972 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 2,522 miles per year across 3 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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