2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER2.2L Diesel

The Sprinter presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 8 August 2025 at 120,597 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the three years of records reviewed. Every test either passed or failed with no defects recorded, and the latest pass shows a clean sheet with no advisories. The pattern suggests the vehicle has been presented for testing in a fundamentally sound condition, though the repeated failures without listed faults warrant scrutiny. Recorded mileage sits at 120,597 against a 25-year-old chassis, equating to a low average of roughly 4,824 miles per year. The odometer moved only 5,592 miles between the August 2023 test at 115,005 miles and the August 2025 pass at 120,597 miles. Such low annual use for a commercial van implies either light duty or extended periods off the road, which can allow corrosion and perished rubber components to develop unseen. The data is sparse and clean, with no consumable wear or mechanical faults logged at any stage. The two failures dated 5 August 2025 at 120,567 miles and 13 August 2024 at 117,136 miles carry no recorded defects, meaning the tester issued a rejection on administrative or unlisted grounds rather than visible mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and exhaust emissions, as a 2001 vehicle of this type is prone to hidden rust and degraded mounts even when MOT entries read clear. Given the age and low mileage, confirm the van has not stood idle for long spells that accelerate brake caliper binding or fuel system degradation. Verify service history alongside the MOT, since the records alone show no advisory trail to evidence proactive upkeep by previous owners.