2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · LP62 AED

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 14 August 2025 at 156,882 miles passed without any defects or advisories. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes over the last several years, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is typical for a 14 year old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 11,206 miles per year. There is a notable period of very low usage between 24 November 2021 at 144,044 miles and 2 December 2022 at 149,929 miles. A more significant plateau occurred between December 2022 and May 2024, where the vehicle covered only 125 miles over 17 months. This suggests the van sat idle for a prolonged period, which can sometimes lead to seized brake calipers or perished rubber seals. The MOT history is unusually clean for a Sprinter of this age, showing no recorded advisories for corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear across five tests. While the lack of failures is positive, the absence of any flagged wear on a high-mileage diesel van is rare. A buyer should specifically inspect the chassis and wheel arches for hidden corrosion and check the service history for evidence of timing chain or clutch replacements. Given the long period of inactivity between 2022 and 2024, a physical inspection should focus on the health of the battery and the condition of the tyres to ensure no flat-spotting occurred. Checking for oil leaks around the engine and gearbox is also advisable, as seals can dry out when a vehicle remains stationary for over a year.