2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI 1.9L Diesel · KN72 AEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on January 26, 2026, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the vehicle passed its most recent test, the failure just six days prior at the same mileage reveals several neglected safety and legal-related items. The presence of a failing windscreen wiper, a broken side repeater, and critically worn rear tyres suggests that basic consumable upkeep was only addressed once a formal failure was issued, rather than during routine servicing. At 86,867 miles in just three years, this Sprinter has covered significant ground, averaging nearly 29,000 miles per year. This high rate of accumulation is consistent with heavy commercial use, which accelerates the wear cycles on drivetrain components and suspension bushings. The narrow gap between the failure and the pass in January 2026 shows the owner was willing to rectify immediate defects, but the high mileage means the vehicle is approaching major service intervals for heavy mechanical components. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the gearbox mechanism, as the stiff front gear change was noted in both the failure and the pass records, indicating potential wear in the linkage or internal assembly that requires further investigation. The tester also flagged worn rear brake discs during the January failure; although not excessively worn at that time, the high mileage suggests the entire braking system and calipers may be nearing the end of their functional life. Given the previous reports of uneven tyre wear and cord-level damage on the rear tyres, a thorough visual inspection of the remaining rubber and wheel alignment is essential to ensure no structural damage has occurred from high-mileage operation.