2009 MERCEDES SPRINTER 311 CDI MWB2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 25 June 2022 at 181,036 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This suggests a consistent maintenance standard leading up to that point, as the vehicle met all safety and emissions requirements without mechanical failures flagged during the inspection. The mileage pattern appears consistent with typical commercial vehicle usage for this age, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. There is a significant discrepancy between the November 2018 test at 128,888 miles and the November 2019 test listed at 1,477,873 miles, which clearly represents a clerical error in the DVSA database. The corrected figure of 181,036 miles in 2022 indicates the vehicle covered roughly 52,000 miles over that three-year period. However, the last recorded MOT was now four years ago, meaning the vehicle is currently overdue for a fresh test. Given the age and high mileage of this Sprinter, a buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. The record does not show past corrosion issues on the chassis rails or member sections, which are common failure points for this generation. You should check for worn suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as these often degrade rapidly under heavy loads. Since the last official inspection is from 2022, a thorough check of the braking system for seized calipers or perished rubber hoses is also essential to ensure no significant degradation has occurred during the period of unrecorded use.