2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KT68 ABN

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter presented a passed roadworthiness status at its most recent MOT on 26 August 2023, tested at 253,922 miles with no defects recorded. Relative to today's date of 20 July 2026, that certificate is nearly three years old, so the van's current compliance is unverified. Across the available history from December 2021 to August 2023, the maintenance trend appears stable: every pass logged zero advisories on suspension, brakes, or structure. The vehicle failed on 1 December 2021 at 195,122 miles and again on 28 November 2022 at 224,207 miles, yet both failures recorded no defects, indicating non-mechanical or administrative causes rather than worsening wear. Mileage accumulation reflects hard commercial use for a 2018 plate. The record shows 195,130 miles on 3 December 2021, rising to 224,214 miles by 8 December 2022, then 253,922 miles by August 2023, equating to roughly 29,000 miles per annum across those intervals and aligning with the high overall average of 31,740 miles per year. Two tight fail-pass clusters emerge: the tester failed the van on 1 December 2021 and passed it two days later at 195,130 miles, then failed again on 28 November 2022 before a pass on 8 December 2022 at 224,214 miles. Such patterns suggest the previous keeper delayed test scheduling or presented the vehicle prematurely, though no consumable wear items such as tyres or wiper blades were flagged. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of core mechanical and structural elements given the high mileage and sparse early history. Examine front suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, assess brake discs and calipers for binding after prolonged motorway use, and check chassis rails and body mounts for corrosion. The absence of recorded advisories does not negate the likelihood of worn drivetrain components at 253,922 miles. Verify the rationale behind the two defect-free failures via DVSA records before purchase, as unexplained fails may mask omitted tests or incomplete presentations. The overall evidence points to a structurally sound but heavily used van requiring scrutiny of fatigue-prone parts.