2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · AY64 BKF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a clean pass in the March 2026 test at 196,064 miles. The most recent history shows a positive trend of resolving previous mechanical issues. While the vehicle experienced a failure in March 2025 due to an ineffective front windscreen wiper, it has since maintained a clean record without new advisories or defects. This follows a more turbulent period in early 2024 when the tester flagged multiple faults including ABS and electronic stability control warning lamps, alongside noisy rear wheel bearings and steering rack play. The mileage accumulation is significant, averaging approximately 17,800 miles per year over its eleven-year lifespan. This high-use pattern is consistent with a commercial vehicle like a Sprinter. The data shows steady progression, with the mileage increasing from 183,961 in November 2022 to 196,064 in March 2026. The absence of long periods of inactivity suggests the vehicle has been in regular service, which typically means components are being used consistently rather than suffering from the degradation associated with long periods of standing. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the steering and suspension systems. The record shows recurring issues with steering rack inner joint play dating back to 2020 and 2022, as well as a history of noisy wheel bearings and anti-roll bar linkage play. Although these were cleared in recent tests, the high mileage warrants a thorough check of the steering geometry and front-end components. The 2022 advisory regarding damage to the offside rear lower suspension component mounting area also suggests that the structural integrity of the rear suspension mounting points requires close scrutiny for any signs of renewed corrosion or stress cracking. Braking components also merit attention. The vehicle failed in November 2019 due to an excessively binding offside rear service brake. While the 2024 test showed no brake-specific defects, the high mileage and previous binding issues mean a buyer should check for even minor sticking or uneven pad wear. Given the heavy usage, the general condition of the drivetrain and differential should be verified, particularly as the 2018 record noted noisy rear differential inner bearings.