2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · LP62 ABO

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter holds a valid MOT pass dated 28 November 2025 at 196,737 miles, establishing roadworthiness roughly seven months before today's review. Mechanical trend across the record stays stable, with zero defects or advisories logged in any of the five tests from November 2023 to November 2025. The DVSA entries show a fail on 27 November 2025 at identical mileage followed by next-day pass, and a similar fail on 13 November 2024 at 180,058 miles then pass on 14 November 2024 at 180,066 miles. Those immediate retests with no recorded faults suggest procedural or administrative anomalies rather than worsening mechanical condition. Odometer readings chart a high-use commercial life. The van covered 160,901 miles at the 15 November 2023 pass, rose to 180,066 miles by the 14 November 2024 pass, and reached 196,737 miles at the latest test. That equates to about 19,165 miles in the first interval and 16,671 in the second, both above the 15,134-mile yearly average for its age. The documented history is sparse, comprising only three passes and two same-week failures, so the record reveals little about consumable replacement or hidden wear between inspections. A buyer should still commission an in-person examination of core structural and mechanical items given the 13-year lifespan and near-200,000 mileage. Inspect front suspension bushes and rear coil springs for fatigue, and check subframe, sills, and chassis legs for corrosion that a clean MOT may miss. The tester recorded no binding calipers or worn brake discs, but heavy annual mileage likely stresses those components; measure pad and disc wear directly to confirm structural integrity. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries imply the previous keeper prioritised maintaining a continuous test certificate, yet the absence of advisories does not confirm thorough servicing. Verify service documentation and inspect exhaust emissions hardware, as high-mileage diesel vans of this era commonly develop turbo and DPF faults not always captured during MOT testing.