2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · FJ67 EVF

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 26 June 2025 at 48,385 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The latest test recorded no defects, and prior passes in 2024 and 2023 also returned clean results. Two failed tests appear on the same dates as subsequent passes, both on 13 April 2023 and 24 June 2025, yet the DVSA data shows no defects logged against either failure, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. The mileage pattern is low for a nine-year-old 2017 van, totalling 48,385 miles or roughly 5,376 miles per year. From the 13 April 2023 test at 47,278 miles to the 26 June 2024 test at 47,984 miles the van covered only 706 miles in over fourteen months. A further 401 miles were added by June 2025. Such limited annual use suggests prolonged standing periods, which can allow corrosion, seized brakes, and degraded rubber components to develop despite low drivetrain wear. Because the record shows no advisories or defects across any entry, a buyer cannot draw mechanical concerns from flagged faults. The same-day fail-and-pass pairs without recorded defects warrant a check of the physical VOSA failure notices if available, to confirm no suppressed items exist. In person, the buyer should still inspect brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, and assess underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions given the van's low-use profile. Given the sparse and clean history, the vehicle looks conscientiously presented at test. The low mileage and repeated clean passes imply light commercial or private use with basic upkeep maintained. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the absence of hidden corrosion or intermittent electrical faults not captured by MOT testing.