2018 Iveco Daily 2.3L Diesel · MK68 WHN

The 2018 Iveco Daily presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 28 January 2026 at 117,611 miles passed cleanly with zero defects, which is a positive sign. However, that clean bill of health followed a significant failure just fifteen days earlier on 13 January 2026 at 117,604 miles, where the tester flagged a defective offside brake cable guide, an inoperative parking brake on one side, service brake efficiency below requirements, and parking brake efficiency less than fifty percent of the required value. The vehicle also had multiple lighting failures on the offside rear. The fact that all of these defects were rectified within a fortnight suggests the previous owner addressed them promptly, but the severity of the braking faults raises questions about how long the issue had been developing before it was caught. The mileage accumulation tells its own story. Covering roughly 14,700 miles per year over eight years, this is a high annual rate for a vehicle of this class. The record shows a notable jump of 14,706 miles between the December 2023 test at 98,327 miles and the December 2024 test at 113,033 miles, indicating sustained heavy use through 2024. The mileage then barely moved, rising only 578 miles between December 2024 and January 2026, which may suggest the vehicle has seen lighter use or even periods of standing recently. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only five tests recorded over roughly three and a half years, so there are gaps in the oversight record that a buyer should be aware of. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the braking system. The January 2026 failure revealed a defective brake cable guide and dangerously low parking brake efficiency, both of which point to either neglect or a sudden deterioration. The offside rear brake circuit in particular warrants a thorough check of the cable routing, guide condition, and caliper operation. The advisories from the December 2024 test at 113,033 miles flagged worn front brake discs and a worn offside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush, both of which are consistent with the kind of wear you would expect at this mileage on a commercial vehicle. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links should be inspected for play or deterioration, especially given the high annual mileage. The lighting defects from the January 2026 failure were all clustered on the offside rear, including the rear fog lamp, registration plate lamp, and position lamp. While these were apparently fixed for the retest, a buyer should verify the integrity of the rear wiring loom and lamp units, as commercial vehicles of this type frequently suffer from chafed or corroded wiring at the rear. Given the high mileage and the braking issues flagged so recently, a full brake performance test and a thorough underside inspection for corrosion, structural integrity, and suspension wear would be prudent before committing to a purchase.