2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · YJ16 ACN

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 August 2025 at 222,655 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests also closed with clean sheets. The record shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the observed period, indicating the vehicle has been presented for test in a condition acceptable to DVSA standards each time. The odometer reads 222,655 miles against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 22,266 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial vehicle of this age. Mileage advanced from 188,306 at the 4 March 2021 test to 212,314 by 8 September 2023, then to 218,942 in September 2024 and 222,655 by August 2025. A notable gap exists between March 2021 and September 2023 where no intermediate records are supplied, though annual accumulation thereafter stayed near expected levels. The sparse yet clean history suggests the keeper maintained statutory testing but the file offers limited visibility into consumable replacement cycles. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high annual mileage and commercial-duty use. The 8 September 2023 entry shows a failed test at 212,313 miles immediately followed by a pass at 212,314 miles on the same day with no defects logged, implying a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical defect. No corrosion, exhaust emission breaches, or structural integrity concerns appear in the official data. On account of the absent advisories, focus the viewing on tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and underbody rust not captured by the MOT. The previous owners cleared every presented test without flagged wear items, so verify that routine items have not simply been masked by test-day preparation.