2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DF68 DPO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, with maintenance trends showing signs of resolution after a period of neglect. The most recent test in December 2025 at 49,945 miles passed with no mechanical defects other than a minor windscreen chip. This represents a significant improvement over the multiple failures seen in 2021, suggesting that the previous owner eventually addressed the underlying mechanical and lighting issues that had plagued the vehicle. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old van, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between October 2021 (26,086 miles) and November 2023 (30,935 miles), during which the vehicle covered only 4,800 miles over two years. Usage increased significantly thereafter, covering nearly 19,000 miles in the following two years. This recent increase in mileage is generally positive for mechanical components like seals and bushings, which can suffer from out during long periods of inactivity. A buyer must physically inspect the offside sill which was flagged in the November 2024 test at 44,506 miles. While the vehicle passed since, structural damage to a sill is often a precursor to corrosion or indicates past impact that requires close monitoring. Additionally, the steering rack inner joints and drive shaft CV boots that failed in 2021 should be re-checked for signs of grease leakage or play to ensure the repairs performed were effective and have not degraded under the more recent higher mileage.