2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DF68 AAZ

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter holds a valid roadworthy certificate from the 7 November 2025 MOT pass at 94,251 miles, though the underlying maintenance trend is neither clearly stable nor deteriorating but instead marked by irregular test administration. In the immediate prior test on 5 November 2025 at the same mileage, the vehicle failed with no defects recorded, mirroring an earlier pattern where the 12 September 2024 attempt failed at 79,533 miles before a pass on 8 November 2024 with no advisories. Such fail/pass pairs without logged faults suggest either clerical anomalies or unrecorded minor rectifications rather than progressive mechanical decline. Mileage accumulation appears moderate against the vehicle's eight-year age, with the documented odometer climbing from 58,370 miles at the 4 October 2023 test to 79,533 by the 8 November 2024 examination, then reaching 94,251 by November 2025. This equates to roughly 21,000 miles in the first interval and 14,700 in the second, both above the stated 11,781 annual average yet consistent with typical light commercial duty. The absence of any MOT data before late 2023 leaves the earliest five years unverified, a gap that limits confidence in full-life care patterns. Prospective buyers should commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, particularly around chassis rails and suspension mounting areas where Sprinters are prone to rust. Although the DVSA record shows no advisories on passing tests, the tester logged no defects even on failure dates, so physical checks of brake discs, calipers, coil springs and suspension bushes remain essential to confirm roadworthiness. Verify with DVSA the rationale for the two zero-defect failures, as undocumented faults may have been corrected off-record. The repeated zero-defect failures followed by passes at identical mileages imply the previous keeper addressed any issues swiftly or faced administrative re-test loops, but the lack of recorded consumable wear across three passes suggests either diligent replacement or incomplete reporting. A pre-purchase mechanical appraisal should prioritise drivetrain and exhaust emissions checks given the vehicle's diesel variant and age.