MERCEDES SPRINTER 313 CDI LWB2007 · 2.1L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass on 22 August 2025 at 203,189 miles. While the most recent result is clean, the maintenance history shows a period of instability in late 2025. The vehicle failed two consecutive tests within ten days in August before finally passing. This sequence suggests that a specific mechanical or emissions issue was identified and rectified just before the final pass, though the lack of recorded defects on the failure reports makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact component that failed. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a 19-year-old van, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per annum. Between the August 2022 test and the December 2023 test, the vehicle covered 7,782 miles, indicating a period of lower activity. However, it then clocked 1,561 miles between the December 2023 and August 2025 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is still used regularly, which places predictable stress on the drivetrain and heavy-duty suspension components of the Sprinter LWB chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and wheel arches where these early-generation models are prone to significant corrosion. Given the recent failures in August 2025, a close check of the braking system for binding calipers and an assessment of the suspension bushes for perished rubber is also mandatory. The over 200,000-mile mark also necessitates an inspection of the turbocharger and injection system to ensure the high-mileage service history has not masked underlying engine fatigue.