2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · YG65 ABN

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend characterized by recurring mechanical failures and reactive-only repairs. While it passed its most recent test on 13 January 2026, the record reveals a consistent failure to address developing faults before inspection deadlines. The transition from a clean record in June 2024 to multiple failures in late 2025 and early 2026 indicates that the owner is only performing the minimum work required to remain legal rather than engaging in preventative maintenance. Mileage accumulation is high and aggressive, particularly in the later years of operation. The vehicle covered 126,308 miles between August 2018 and August 2019, despite being only one year old at the time, representing an extraordinary rate of over 100,000 miles per annum. Since then, it has added another 56,393 miles in six years and a half, reaching 254,020 miles by December 2025. This high-intensity usage places significant strain on components and explains the frequent steering-related and brake efficiency issues noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the braking system and steering assembly. Corrosion on the front brake pipes is a persistent issue appearing in 2021, 2023, and 2026, suggesting a failure to replace deteriorating lines. The tester also flagged play in the steering rack inner joints in January 2026, which follows a history of track rod end wear from 2021. Furthermore, the failure for low service and parking brake efficiency in December 2025 suggests the braking hardware and hydraulics may be nearing the end of their functional life despite the recent pass.