2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI 1.9L Diesel · KS70 AEK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in August 2025 with 117,768 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement following a failure in late 2024. While the previous test identified specific mechanical faults, the subsequent clean sheet indicates that the previous owner was proactive in addressing safety-critical defects once they were flagged by the tester. The Sprinter exhibits high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 20,000 miles per year over its six-year life. A significant period of activity occurred between the November 2023 test at 72,718 miles and the September 2024 test at 98,796 miles, covering over 26,000 miles in under ten months. This rate suggests consistent commercial application which places accelerated stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system compared to lower mileage examples. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the nearside front brake hose to ensure the chafing and twisting noted in 2024 have been fully rectified and not merely patched. Given the failure due to an offside front inner tyre with exposed cords, the current condition of all tyres should be checked for uneven wear or age-related cracking. The high mileage necessitates a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness, as these components frequently show signs of fatigue under the heavy-duty duty cycles evidenced by the mileage history.