MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER2003 · 2.7L Diesel

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following a pass on 26 February 2026 at 111,082 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The most recent test followed a failure on 17 February 2026 at 110,866 miles where the tester logged no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the February 2025 and January 2024 tests returned passes at 108,898 and 98,727 miles respectively, with only a similar defect-free failure on 20 February 2025 at 108,705 miles breaking the sequence. Recorded mileage sits at 111,082 against a 23-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,830 miles per year and marking light use for a 2003 Sprinter. The van added just over 2,100 miles between January 2024 and February 2025, then under 2,200 miles to February 2026. Such low annual accumulation implies extended standing periods, though the sparse MOT data shows no rapid wear cycles or consumable-driven failures across the timeline. The repeated fails with no defects recorded point to non-mechanical test rejection, likely documentation or identifier mismatch at the centre rather than worn suspension bushes, corroded structures, or failing brake discs. A buyer should still confirm the VIN plate, logbook, and tester notes from both 2025 and 2026 failures, since DVSA systems occasionally reject on identity mismatch alone. Given the clean advisory history, no corrosion, exhaust, or binding caliper flags appear in the official record. Inspect underneath for structural rust on chassis rails and check tyre sidewalls for perishing from low-mileage storage before purchase.