2018 Mercedes-Benz V 2.1L Diesel · GU67 AED

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 27 January 2026 at 213,341 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean test results dating back to early 2023, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally high for an eight year old vehicle, averaging roughly 26,668 miles per year. The record shows rapid accumulation, with 55,044 miles added between the January 2023 test at 158,297 miles and the January 2026 test. Such high usage typically suggests long-distance motorway driving, which is generally less taxing on the engine than urban stop-start cycles but accelerates wear on chassis and drivetrain components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear items that the MOT test may not fully quantify. Given the 213,341 total miles, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers require close scrutiny for fatigue. The absence of brake or tyre advisories in the record is positive, but the high mileage necessitates a check for brake disc thinning and potential play in the steering rack or wheel bearings. The structural integrity of the vehicle should be verified, specifically looking for corrosion on the underbody and sills. While the MOT history is clean, the high mileage increases the likelihood of wear on the turbocharger and fuel system. A manual check of the service history is essential to confirm that oil changes and timing components were addressed more frequently than standard intervals to accommodate the heavy usage.