2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · FN59 EHR

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 27 September 2025 at 104,259 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This is the fifth consecutive first-time pass in the available history, stretching back to October 2018, and the absence of any advisories or failures across all five tests indicates consistent mechanical upkeep over a seven-year window. For a vehicle of this age and type, that is a strong record. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light recent use. Between the October 2020 test at 103,056 miles and the September 2025 test at 104,259 miles, the van covered just 1,203 miles across nearly five full years. Prior to that, annual mileage was more active, with approximately 3,733 miles per year between October 2018 and October 2020, and around 6,119 miles per year between October 2019 and October 2020. The sharp drop-off in usage from late 2020 onward suggests the vehicle may have been largely stationary for extended periods, which carries its own risks despite the low mileage. Prolonged standing can cause flat-spotting on tyres, moisture accumulation in brake systems and fuel tanks, and deterioration of rubber bushes and seals through lack of use. A buyer should carefully inspect the tyre sidewalls for perishing and cracking, check for uneven brake disc surfaces that may indicate corrosion from standing, and examine all rubber suspension bushes and gaiters for perished or split rubber. The exhaust system and underbody should also be inspected for surface corrosion, as a vehicle that has sat idle in damp conditions can develop rust in areas that a regularly used van might resist. Despite these caveats, the MOT record itself is as clean as any buyer could hope for on a seventeen-year-old commercial vehicle. The Sprinter's structural integrity, braking system, steering, suspension, and emissions have all been confirmed compliant at every recorded test. A thorough in-person inspection focusing on the effects of long-term standing, combined with a short test drive to assess brake feel and drivetrain smoothness, would be the sensible next step before purchase.