2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDI 2.1L Heavy oil · DK65 AOE

The 2025-11-12 MOT at 252,167 miles recorded a pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum roadworthiness standards and that the maintenance trend remains stable. Since the 2020-01-30 test at 135,244 miles, mileage has risen by roughly 117,000 miles over nine years, averaging about 28,000 miles per annum, which is high for a 2016 model. The interval between the 2024-10-09 test (237,223 miles) and the 2024-10-23 test (237,852 miles) shows only 629 miles in 14 days, suggesting the vehicle was driven intensively during that period, while longer gaps such as the 13‑month span from 2020‑01‑30 to 2021‑04‑16 still reflect steady usage. Recurring observations include slight play in the near‑side front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) noted in 2020, repeated mentions of suspension bush wear and steering play in earlier tests, and a damaged near‑side side repeater lens. These patterns point to potential wear on suspension bushes, ball joints, steering linkage and possible corrosion on structural components that should be examined closely. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the suspension bushes, front and rear ball joints, steering components, brake calipers for binding, the integrity of the exhaust system and any signs of structural rust, especially around the chassis rails and suspension mounting points, and verify that the recent pass reflects no new defects beyond those already documented.