2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · FJ14 ACZ

The vehicle holds a clean, stable MOT record. At its most recent annual test on 21 May 2025, when the odometer read 27,726 miles, it passed with no defects and no advisories recorded. That clean result continues an unbroken pattern across four consecutive annual inspections, all of which passed without any comments from the testing station. There are no signs of worsening mechanical condition, no recurring faults, and no structural concerns flagged at any point in the recorded history. The mileage pattern is consistently light and steady. The van covered roughly 2,310 miles per year since its 2014 registration, which is low for a Sprinter of this age. Between June 2022 and June 2023 it added about 2,241 miles, then roughly 2,282 miles the following year, and just 707 miles between the June 2024 and May 2025 tests. That slow accumulation, with a regular annual test each year, suggests infrequent but not abandoned use. There are no suspicious gaps in testing and no sudden mileage spikes. The low yearly total is more consistent with occasional light-duty work or long periods of standing than with heavy commercial operation. The complete absence of advisories means no specific component has been formally flagged, but the low-mileage, light-use profile brings certain age-related risks to the fore. Brake discs and drums can develop surface corrosion when a vehicle sits idle, and binding calipers are a known issue on Sprinters that do not clock up enough miles to keep sliding pins and pistons working freely. Suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and tyres all merit a close visual check, as rubber components can perish and harden through age rather than wear. All four tyres should be checked for date stamps and sidewall cracking, even if tread depth appears generous. The underside has never shown corrosion in any MOT record, but a thorough inspection of the rear chassis rails, spring hangers, and load floor area remains worthwhile given the vehicle is now twelve years old. The paperwork is reassuring, but it reflects only the condition on each test day, so a hands-on pre-purchase inspection covering brakes, suspension, and structural metalwork is the sensible next step.