2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · ND12 WNU

The 2026‑03‑24 MOT at 148,146 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards. Since the 2021 failures concerning parking brake efficiency and tyre wear, the owner has addressed those issues, as shown by the consecutive passes in 2023, 2025 and the most recent 2026 test, suggesting a stable or improving maintenance trend. The mileage trajectory shows steady use over the vehicle’s 14‑year life: it rose from 110,343 miles in July 2018 to 148,146 miles by March 2026, averaging roughly 10,600 miles per year. Notable jumps include an increase of 12,000 miles between July 2018 and July 2019 (to 122,942 miles) and a 16,000‑mile rise from August 2020 (129,458 miles) to the 2021 test (145,146 miles), while periods such as 2020‑2021 and 2023‑2024 remained static at 145,146 miles, indicating the vehicle has been stationary or used minimally during those intervals. Recurring mechanical observations point to a need for focused inspection: suspension components – including Macpherson strut bushes, ball joints, anti‑roll bar pins and steering rack inner joints – have repeatedly shown play or wear in 2017‑2018 and 2018‑2019 records; brake discs exhibit pitting and scoring, and the front brake pipe was noted as corroded and greased in 2018, while the parking brake has twice fallen below efficiency thresholds in 2021 and 2023 before being cleared in 2025 and 2026. Tyre wear patterns, particularly edge wear on the near‑side rear tyre, suggest possible alignment or suspension issues, and a persistent near‑side oil leak has been recorded since 2023 without being classified as excessive. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the suspension bushes and ball joints, verify the integrity of the brake system – checking disc surface, pipe corrosion and handbrake efficiency – assess tyre tread and edge wear for alignment problems, inspect for any active oil leaks, and look for structural rust, especially on the chassis and suspension mounting points, to confirm that the recent pass reflects genuine reliability rather than temporary fixes.