2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · AX65 AAE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding front-end components. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 71,009 miles passed, the tester flagged slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing and the offside front suspension arm ball joint. These issues represent a progression from the December 2024 test at 63,534 miles, where only the offside ball joint was already noted as having slight play. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,455 miles per year over its eleven-year life. There is a steady interval between tests, with roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles covered between each annual from 2022 through 2025. This low mileage suggests the drivetrain is not stressed, though the failure in December 2022 at 48,346 miles due to a failed headlamp and a tyre with exposed cords indicates a period where basic safety-checks were neglected by the previous owner. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension to address the recurring faults in the ball joints and wheel bearings. The fact that the ball joint issue persisted across two consecutive years suggests the component was never replaced, increasing the risk of mechanical failure. The front brake pads also require immediate attention, as they were flagged as wearing thin in late 2024 and no subsequent record confirms their replacement since that date.