2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DG18 ACX

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, showing a recent trend of resolving immediate failures but exhibiting recurring issues with suspension and braking components. The most recent test on 16 April 2026 at 140,958 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure just six days prior at 140,947 miles. That failure involved a missing rear registration plate, a worn offside rear anti-roll bar bush, and insufficient parking brake efficiency. While the vehicle is currently roadworthy, the proximity of these failures suggests that maintenance is often reactive rather than proactive. The mileage accumulation is high, averaging approximately 17,620 miles per year over its eight-year lifespan. Between April 2024 and May 2025, the vehicle covered 13,371 miles, and it has added another 13,078 miles between May 2025 and April 2026. This consistent, heavy usage places significant stress on wear items. The record shows a pattern of neglecting consumables, evidenced by the May 2025 advisories for front tyres worn to the legal limit and the April 2021 failure regarding tyre tread depths. A prospective buyer must closely inspect the suspension system, as ball joint wear has been a persistent issue throughout the vehicle's history. The tester flagged excessively worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints in both April 2022 and April 2023. The recent April 2026 advisory regarding the offside rear anti-roll bar bush indicates that suspension component degradation remains an ongoing concern. Braking components also require a thorough physical check. The record shows a failure for thin rear brake pads in April 2022 and a failure for parking brake efficiency in April 2026. Given the high mileage and the history of both pad wear and parking brake issues, a detailed inspection of the brake discs, calipers, and the mechanical operation of the handbrake is essential to ensure no binding or underlying hydraulic issues exist.