2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · RF18 CYV

The 2025‑11‑26 MOT at 232,712 miles confirms the vehicle passed, yet the same‑day failure at 232,709 miles reveals persistent parking‑brake efficiency shortfalls and an inoperative engine warning light, indicating that the maintenance trend remains unstable with recurring mechanical concerns. Front brake pads were noted as wearing thin both sides, a condition that has persisted across multiple tests. The odometer has risen from 145,107 miles in August 2021 to 232,712 miles by November 2025, a gain of 87,605 miles in just over four years, averaging roughly 22,000 miles per year and peaking at 56,000 miles between 2021 and 2022, which is high for a vehicle of this age and suggests intensive use and accelerated wear on consumables and mechanical components. A prospective buyer should therefore focus on the front brake system, checking pad thickness, disc condition and caliper operation, verify the parking‑brake mechanism for proper release and efficiency, examine tyre tread depth and edge wear on the near‑side front and rear tyres, and inspect the front shock absorbers for oil misting and the rear suspension bushes for wear, while also confirming the absence of structural rust, exhaust corrosion and ensuring the engine MIL functions correctly.