2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER2.1L Diesel

The 2026-04-16 MOT passed, confirming the Sprinter remains roadworthy despite a damaged windscreen and a cracked offside rear tyre. The previous 2026-04-15 failure recorded binding rear service brakes and free play in the handbrake, yet the subsequent test resolved those brake issues while retaining the tyre defect, indicating a pattern of intermittent brake concerns rather than a clear improvement. At seven years old, the vehicle has accumulated 149,258 miles, averaging about 21,323 miles per year, a rate that is high for its age. The mileage jumps from 122,382 miles on the 2024-04-04 test to 136,278 miles on the 2025-04-07 test, a gain of 13,896 miles in one year, and then rises again to 149,258 miles by the 2026-04-15 failure, showing consistent rapid accumulation with no extended periods of low use. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear brake assembly for binding calipers or worn discs, verify the handbrake mechanism for proper adjustment, and examine the steering rack inner joints and power steering motor for excessive play, as these items were flagged in earlier tests. The recurring tyre wear, including cracks and edges worn close to the legal limit, warrants a close look at tyre condition, wheel alignment and suspension bushes, while the thin rear brake pads noted in 2022 and 2023 suggest the need to assess overall brake wear and disc integrity.