2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DA61 UGX

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passed its most recent MOT on 6 March 2026 at 289,712 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a current roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failure followed by rapid pass two days later, with no defects listed on either attempt. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical decline. The van has covered 289,712 miles in roughly 15 years, averaging about 19,314 miles per year, which is high for a 2011 vehicle and points to sustained commercial use. Mileage moved from 254,370 in January 2024 to 277,198 by February 2025, then to 289,712 by March 2026, showing consistent annual accumulation of around 12,000 to 23,000 miles. A notable gap exists between the January 2024 and February 2025 tests, missing the usual twelve-month cadence by over a year, implying the vehicle may have been off the road or late for testing. The repeated fail-pass pairs on 26 to 28 February 2025 and 4 to 6 March 2026, both with zero defects recorded, give the buyer no specific mechanical flags to chase in the official data. Given the high mileage and age, the absence of advisories across all entries is unusual and warrants physical inspection of consumable and structural items the MOT did not flag. Suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc thickness, and subframe corrosion should be checked directly. A buyer should also verify the reason for the same-day or two-day fail-repass cycles with the testing garages, as this may reflect documentation errors rather than true roadworthiness. With no advisories logged at 289,712 miles, assume wear on tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions components is present but unrecorded, and commission an independent pre-purchase inspection before purchase.