2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KP61 AAZ

The most recent MOT from May 2025 shows a clean pass at 158,218 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met all minimum roadworthiness standards at that time. The test history reveals a consistent pattern of failing initially on the first attempt each year, then passing a day later. No failure reasons appear in the records for 2024 or 2025, which suggests the faults were either extremely minor or the data is incomplete. The maintenance trend appears stable based on the clean passes, though the repeated initial failures warrant scrutiny. The mileage progression across the recorded tests is steady and linear. Between April 2023 at 144,371 miles and May 2025 at 158,218 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 13,847 miles over two years. This aligns closely with the lifetime average of about 10,500 miles per year for a fifteen-year-old commercial vehicle. There are no large gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded history, pointing to consistent, regular use rather than long periods of standing idle. A clean MOT history spanning three consecutive years is uncommon for a vehicle of this age and mileage, especially a Sprinter often subjected to heavy commercial work. The absence of any advisories for corrosion, suspension wear, or brake condition across five tests is notable. A prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underside for structural rust, particularly around the rear chassis sections and spring hangers, as corrosion can develop rapidly and may not have been flagged. The repeated pattern of failing one day and passing the next also raises a practical question about the nature of those repairs. Checking the service invoices from the dates of the failed tests in April 2024 and May 2025 would reveal exactly what components were rectified, giving insight into whether the vehicle has experienced recurring mechanical issues that were simply corrected before the re-test.