2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · CE10 BAO

The 2026-03-06 MOT at 434,482 miles recorded a pass, confirming that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness criteria; however, the preceding February 2026 test at 434,478 miles failed on multiple ancillary items, indicating that the recent success follows a series of earlier deficiencies rather than a sustained improvement. With an age of 16 years and a recorded mileage of 434,482 miles, the Sprinter averages roughly 27,155 miles per year, a rate well above typical usage for a vehicle of this vintage. Mileage accumulation is evident in the progression from the 2024-11-27 pass at 423,708 miles to the 2026-03-06 pass, representing a gain of 10,774 miles in just over five months, and similar jumps are visible in earlier intervals such as the 2022-11-03 to 2023-10-20 increase of 1,966 miles. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring mechanical and structural concerns highlighted throughout the history: persistent play in the steering rack inner joints and track rod end ball joints, worn suspension bushes and centre bearing, extensive corrosion on the chassis, undercarriage and rear leaf spring shackles, degraded brake pipes and parking brake efficiency, and past fuel tank leakage; a thorough inspection of these components, together with a review of the vehicle’s service records and verification of any remedial work, is essential before purchase.