2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · VU61 OSY
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 197,483 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,483 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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VU61 OSY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 197,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU61 OSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VU61 OSY) between August 2014 and July 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VU61 OSY Mileage History
- 28/08/201480,193 mi
- 28/08/201480,195 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2015106,165 mi+25,970 mi
- 30/09/2016130,643 mi+24,478 mi
- 30/09/2016130,643 mi
- 11/10/2017149,509 mi+18,866 mi
- 11/10/2018160,468 mi+10,959 mi
- 11/10/2018160,468 mi
- 28/11/2019172,451 mi+11,983 mi
- 21/12/2019172,520 mi+69 mi
- 01/07/2021182,036 mi+9,516 mi
- 17/08/2022184,647 mi+2,611 mi
- 10/08/2023188,555 mi+3,908 mi
- 29/07/2024193,131 mi+4,576 mi
- 02/08/2024193,133 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/2025197,483 mi+4,350 mi
- 23/07/2025197,483 mi
Average of roughly 10,758 miles per year across 17 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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