Mercedes Benz Sprinter (2011)
2011 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
CarHunch analysed 15,026 real MOT records for the 2011 Mercedes Benz Sprinter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.2%, which is 4.8 points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that suggests these vans need more attention than typical vehicles. More concerning, 38.4% of Sprinters in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the threshold where buyers should factor in serious repair risk.
At a median mileage of 146,560 miles for a 13-year-old van, these Sprinters are working vehicles that have typically seen heavy use. The average of 3.21 failures and 21.8 advisories per test reveals that suspension, braking, and wear items are persistent problems—so budget for regular component replacement and get a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on the chassis, steering, and brake system before committing to one.
What to check before buying a 2011 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 15,012 | 75.2% | 3.21 |
| Petrol (0%) | 11 | 73.4% | 2.82 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 91.7% | 1 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles fall between 109,558 and 189,732 miles.
2011 Mercedes Benz Sprinter — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 6,468 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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79%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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41.6%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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38.3%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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37.8%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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27.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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25.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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