2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DA52 AFJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean MOT pass in March 2026 at 254,910 miles with no defects recorded. This follows a period of consistent maintenance where the vehicle passed its previous three annual tests without advisories. The single failure in March 2024 appears to have been an isolated incident rectified quickly before the retest just two weeks later, suggesting the owner was proactive in addressing immediate faults to maintain legal compliance. At 254,910 miles over 24 years, the Sprinter averages approximately 10,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows a steady mileage accumulation, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between February 2025 and March 2026, and another 7,000 miles between March 2024 and February 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which helps prevent seal degradation and brake corrosion. Despite the clean recent records, the high mileage necessitates a rigorous physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. A buyer should specifically check the chassis rails and mounting points for deep corrosion, as these are common failure points on this generation of Sprinter. Given the distance covered, the condition of the control arm bushes, shock absorbers, and drivetrain should be examined for signs of excessive wear or perished rubber that might not have triggered an MOT failure but will impact handling and safety.