2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DG18 ACV

The 2025‑08‑12 MOT passed, confirming that the 2018 Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter remains roadworthy, though the front brake disc showed wear, pitting or scoring that did not seriously weaken the braking system and the rear brake disc was similarly flagged under 1.1.14 (a) (ii). Repeated brake disc wear across the 2023, 2024 and 2025 tests and the persistent play in the steering rack inner joint observed in 2024 suggest a stable maintenance pattern rather than improvement or deterioration. The vehicle’s mileage rose from 96,677 miles in March 2021 to 198,012 miles by August 2025, accumulating roughly 101,335 miles in just over four years, an average of about 25,334 miles per year. The steepest increase occurred between July 2022 (142,889 miles) and July 2023 (169,524 miles), a rise of 26,635 miles in one year, indicating heavy usage and likely accelerated wear on consumables and mechanical components. A buyer should therefore prioritize a physical inspection of the front and rear brake discs for scoring, the condition of the brake calipers for binding, and the steering rack inner joints for excessive play. Particular attention must be given to the suspension arm ball joints, shock absorber pins and suspension bushes, which have shown slight play in 2022 and 2024, as well as any signs of structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis, especially given the vehicle’s high annual mileage. Finally, the buyer ought to verify that previous advisories concerning the intercooler oil leak, the offside rear fog lamp and the tyre wear noted in earlier tests have been fully rectified, and to assess tyre tread depth and overall structural integrity before finalising the purchase.