2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI 1.9L Diesel · KN72 AEJ

The most recent MOT test on 6 February 2026 at 44,677 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, establishing an improving trend from the prior failure on 21 January 2026. That earlier test flagged four defects including ineffective front windscreen wipers, rear brake pad thickness below 1.5 mm, rear disc wear, and insufficient parking brake efficiency. The vehicle therefore moved from a fail to a pass within sixteen days, suggesting corrective work was carried out promptly, though a separate entry on the same pass date records a nearside windscreen washer failure, indicating the washer system may remain unresolved or was retested separately. The mileage accumulation is high for a three-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 14,892 miles per year, consistent with heavy commercial or high-mileage private use. The gap between the January and February tests shows only 16 miles covered in sixteen days, which is atypical and may reflect a data entry anomaly, a short test drive, or a period of stationary storage between the two inspections. The overall pattern indicates sustained, intensive use that accelerates wear on consumable components such as brakes and wipers. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the rear braking assembly, given the 21 January 2026 finding of pad thickness below 1.5 mm and the noted rear disc wear, even though the subsequent pass suggests replacement or rectification. The parking brake efficiency fault from the same date warrants checking the cable adjustment and rear drum or disc mechanism. The recurring windscreen wiper and washer failures across both January and February 2026 point to a persistent electrical or mechanical issue in that circuit that should be verified before purchase.