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2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · NL10 VFK

NL10 VFK

2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 170,750 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
Year / Origin
2010 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
170,750 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
2148cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's recent MOT history shows an improving trend in terms of test outcomes. After experiencing two failures in early 2023 and another failure in February 2024, the most recent test on 3 January 2026 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass in March 2024, suggesting that the issues causing the previous failures were addressed. The recorded mileage of 170,750 miles reflects an average annual usage of approximately 10,672 miles over the vehicle's 16-year lifespan. The MOT data shows consistent testing intervals, though there is a notable gap between the March 2024 pass and the January 2026 test. This two-year interval between recorded inspections is longer than the standard annual requirement, which may indicate periods of reduced usage or delayed testing. While the latest record is clean, the history of failures in 2023 and 2024 warrants a physical inspection of components typically associated with commercial vehicle wear. A buyer should specifically examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, alongside the brake discs and calipers, to ensure no binding or excessive play has developed since the last test. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the chassis and underside is also necessary to confirm the integrity of the bodywork.
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NL10 VFK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
  • 170,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

NL10 VFK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 01:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (NL10 VFK) between February 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

NL10 VFK Mileage History

  1. 13/02/2023162,874 mi
  2. 17/02/2023162,878 mi+4 mi
  3. 13/02/2024164,725 mi+1,847 mi
  4. 21/03/2024164,730 mi+5 mi
  5. 03/01/2026170,750 mi+6,020 mi

Average of roughly 2,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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