2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · KX04 UPJ

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 22 May 2025 at 179,785 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 5 February 2024 test at 172,617 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no escalating mechanical faults across the available record. Recorded mileage sits at 179,785 against an age of roughly 22 years, equating to about 8,172 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial van of this era. The history shows a tight cluster of entries: a fail on 5 January 2023 at 165,388 miles, a pass on 16 January 2023 at 165,590, a fail on 1 February 2024 at 172,613, then a pass four days later at 172,617. The 2023 and 2024 fails carry no listed defects, implying administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical rejection. Annual accumulation averages near 7,000 miles between 2023 and 2025. The absence of recorded advisories across all five tests means the official data flags no worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, failing brake discs, or exhaust issues. A clean sheet at this mileage is unusual for a Sprinter of this age and warrants physical verification. The buyer should inspect front coil springs, rear axle corrosion, and brake caliper operation in person, as these commonly escape MOT notation until failure. Given the two zero-defect fails, previous keepers likely presented the van without resolving minor paperwork or test-slot errors promptly. The sparse but consistent record suggests basic upkeep kept the vehicle testable, though the lack of advisories should not substitute for a ramp inspection of chassis and drivetrain before purchase.