2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KS16 VRF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the steering and suspension components. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 149,920 miles was a pass, it introduced new advisories for play in the steering rack inner joints and a nearside track rod end. These issues are persistent, having appeared back in the 2022 test and the 2023 failure, indicating that the steering assembly is experiencing significant wear that has not been proactively addressed. The Sprinter shows a high usage profile, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year over its ten-year life. Between June 2023 and June 2025, the vehicle covered 28,412 miles, which confirms consistent commercial or heavy-duty application. This high mileage explains the accelerated wear on consumables and steering geometry. The gap between the 2024 pass and the 2025 test shows standard intervals, but the rapid accumulation of miles suggests the vehicle is being driven hard and close to its mechanical limits between annual inspections. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the steering rack and associated linkages, as the recurring reports of play suggest a costly replacement may be imminent. The 2023 failure also highlighted a poor parking brake and worn anti-roll bar bushes, which imply that the owner only addresses faults when they result in an MOT failure. Furthermore, the consistent pattern of tyres reaching the legal limit or wearing unevenly across 2023 and 2025 suggests potential wheel-alignment issues or a neglect of basic tyre maintenance, which requires a professional check before the next service.