2019 MAN TGE 3.140 Auto 2.0L Diesel · SE19 AZF

This MAN TGE 3.140 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 21 May 2026 at 144,738 miles with zero defects recorded. The two minor advisories noted in June 2024, a binding nearside rear service brake and a chipped offside windscreen, appear to have been fully rectified by the following year's test. No recurring faults have reappeared across the five-test history, suggesting attentive remedial work rather than neglect. The vehicle has covered 144,738 miles over approximately seven years, averaging roughly 20,677 miles per year. This is notably high annual mileage for a light commercial van of this age. The progression is consistent and well-documented, with no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage. The 16,937-mile jump between June 2024 and May 2025, and the subsequent 16,937-mile increase to May 2026, indicate sustained heavy use, likely commercial or long-distance work. Such mileage places accelerated wear on consumable components including brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain mounts. Despite the high mileage, the MOT record is remarkably clean. The only blemish in five years was the June 2024 advisory for a binding rear brake caliper or seized slider mechanism, alongside a localised windscreen chip. Both were minor in nature and have since cleared. The absence of any corrosion, structural integrity concerns, or exhaust emissions failures across all five tests is a positive indicator of underbody condition and engine health. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on high-mileage wear items. Check the rear brake calipers and sliders for smooth operation, inspect all suspension bushes and drop links for play, and examine the exhaust system for corrosion given the mileage. Inspect the windscreen for any fresh stone chips or cracks that may have developed since the May 2026 test. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but sustained high annual mileage demands careful physical verification of components that wear predictably under such use.