2020 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Progressive Electricity · KV70 VSF

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the MOT history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent test on August 26, 2025, at 51,544 miles showed a pass just five days after a failure. This previous failure was caused by an ineffective windscreen wiper, multiple failed marker lamps, and an offside front tyre reaching the legal limit. While the vehicle currently passes, the recurring nature of consumable failures suggests the owner only addresses defects when necessitated by an annual inspection failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with 11,751 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 9,604 miles recorded between August 2024 and August 2025. This consistent rate suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for the preservation of rubber components and fluid integrity despite the relatively low annual mileage intervals. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system, as rear brake discs have been flagged as worn in three consecutive tests dating from 2023 to 2024. Although the tester noted they were not excessively worn, the persistence of this advisory indicates a lack of replacement or perhaps a sticking caliper elsewhere. Furthermore, the repeated reports of tyres worn on the edge in both 2024 and 2025 indicate potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. The suspension geometry should be checked to ensure uneven tyre wear is not causing premature degradation of the components.