OM6112.1L / 2.2L Diesel
The OM611 is Mercedes-Benz's first common-rail (CDI) 4-cylinder diesel, produced from 1997 to 2006. It introduced direct injection at up to 1,350 bar to the brand and powered the early CDI passenger cars and Sprinter vans. Generally robust mechanically, but with the typical CDI-era injector and EGR/swirl flap issues.
5
Fits chassis
1997–2006
Years built
143 hp
Power
Used to fully refurbished — quoted per unit
3-month parts warranty
Cover on every used part we dispatch.
Nationwide courier
Courier Guy & Aramex — door to door.
Fitment guaranteed
Send your VIN — we confirm before you pay.
Bench-tested
Inspected and tested before dispatch.
OM611 at a glance
| Displacement | 2.1L / 2.2L |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Power variants | 82 hp, 102 hp, 115 hp, 125 hp, 143 hp |
| Years produced | 1997–2006 |
| Replaces | OM604 |
| Replaced by | OM646 |
OM611 fits these 5 Mercedes chassis
Each card links to that chassis hub — full parts catalogue plus fitment notes.
- W2021998-2000C-ClassC200 CDI/C220 CDI
- W2032000-2003C-ClassC200 CDI/C220 CDIView parts
- W2101999-2002E-ClassE200 CDI/E220 CDI
- W901-W9052000-2006Sprinter208/211/213/216 CDI
- W6381999-2003Vito108/110/112 CDI
Common OM611 problems
We disclose every known fault before sale. Transparency is cheaper than a bad return.
- Bosch piezo-style fuel injector failures with high-mileage units
- Swirl flap motor (intake manifold) failure causing limp mode
- Variable nozzle turbocharger (VNT) sticking due to soot accumulation
- Injector copper washer leaks causing carbon build-up around the injector base
- EGR valve clogging
Featured parts for the OM611
No live OM611 listings right now
We strip 10–15 cars a month. Send your VIN and we'll WhatsApp you the moment one comes in.
OM611 rebuilds — what to budget
Bench-tested used long blocks start around R 28 000 delivered, full forensic rebuilds with new wear items run up to R 55 000. Final price depends on mileage, ancillaries (turbo, injectors, flywheel) and warranty tier — quoted per unit, no list-price surprises.
Send us your VIN — we'll match the right unit
We confirm engine number, ancillaries and warranty tier in writing before you pay.
Tell us about your Mercedes — we'll source the OM611
Three short steps. We reply within 2 hours during business hours with engine number, mileage, condition and a delivered price.
- Engine number confirmed against your VIN
- Bench-tested before dispatch
- 3-month warranty + nationwide courier
OM611 engine — common questions
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