2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · FP17 OEV

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passed its most recent MOT on 7 April 2026 at 239,076 miles with no defects recorded, indicating current roadworthiness is acceptable. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three annual tests reviewed, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage from 2024 through 2026. The recorded mileage shows heavy use for a nine-year-old vehicle. It rose from 178,187 miles at the 19 April 2024 test to 202,374 miles on 8 April 2025, then to 239,076 miles by 7 April 2026. That equates to roughly 26,500 miles per year, well above typical light-commercial averages. The clean record across this high-mileage span suggests the previous operator kept the van to a passable standard, though the duplicated fail-and-pass entries on 8–9 April 2025 and 7 April 2026 with no defects logged point to administrative re-tests rather than rectified faults. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the accumulated 239,076 miles. High annual mileage accelerates wear on these components even when the tester records no advisory. Drivetrain oil condition and structural corrosion around chassis mounting points warrant physical checks the MOT summary cannot capture. The absence of recorded advisories across all three years is unusual for a high-mileage Sprinter and may reflect minimal examiner scrutiny rather than a fault-free vehicle. Treat the clean history as a baseline, not a guarantee, and verify tyre tread depth, exhaust emissions, and binding calipers on a ramp before purchase.