2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DA16 VDT

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passed its most recent MOT on 9 April 2026 at 240,189 miles with no defects recorded, confirming a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record, with three consecutive clean passes from April 2023 onward and no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The vehicle has covered roughly 24,000 miles per year since 2016, a high annual figure for a light commercial van of this age. Mileage rose from 222,966 at the failed March 2023 test to 240,189 by April 2026, an accumulation of about 17,200 miles over three years with no sudden jumps. A sparse but clean history shows only one pre-pass failure on 29 March 2023 at 222,966 miles, where the tester recorded no defects, suggesting an administrative or emission-check issue rather than a mechanical fault. Given the high total mileage and ten-year age, a buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and front ball joints for fatigue not captured in the MOT. Brake discs and calipers warrant checks for wear or binding after sustained use. Structural integrity beneath the chassis and wheel arches should be examined for corrosion, as the record shows no rust assessment despite the van's age and mileage. The absence of advisories across four passes implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the single 2023 failure with no listed defect leaves the cause unverified. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible given the 240,000-mile odometer and commercial-duty history.