MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER2016 · 2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history indicates a sudden shift towards a reactive maintenance pattern. While the van passed its February 2026 test at 60,580 miles, this followed a failure just twelve days prior at 60,567 miles. The transition from three years of clean records to a significant failure involving steering, braking, and lighting components suggests that long-term preventative maintenance has been overlooked or only addressed when necessary to pass the legal test. The mileage profile remains consistent with a low-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between February 2023 and February 2026, the vehicle covered 8,542 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage rate. This low annual mileage generally suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain compared to high-mileage Sprinters. However, the low mileage can sometimes accelerate corrosion on rubber components and metal lines, which is evidenced by the state of the brake pipes noted in the early 2026 failure. A physical inspection must focus on the steering and braking systems to ensure the recent repairs were executed to standard. The tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joints and excessive corrosion on the nearside and offside front brake pipes. A buyer should verify that the steering joints were replaced rather than merely adjusted and inspect the new brake lines for signs of more extensive corrosion further along the chassis. Additionally, the cracked wing mirror and defective repeater lens mentioned in the February failure should be checked to ensure they were replaced and not just given temporary fixes.