2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · SD17 GVU

The 2026‑06‑05 MOT at 214,485 miles confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, with only an oil leak and a slight play in the off‑side steering linkage ball joint flagged as defects. The recent pass follows a series of earlier failures in 2025 and 2024, indicating that the owner has addressed previous shortcomings and the maintenance record now shows a stable, if not improving, trend. At roughly 24,000 miles per year the 2017 Sprinter’s mileage is high for its age, yet the odometer progression from 82,559 miles in March 2020 to the current 214,485 miles demonstrates a steady accumulation, with the smallest interval of 7,700 miles between the June 2025 and June 2026 tests suggesting recent intensive use. Recurring faults centre on the lower anti‑roll bar linkage pins and bushes, which have been reported as worn in every test since March 2024, and on the off‑side steering ball joint, which now shows slight play, indicating that suspension and steering components have not been fully refreshed despite repeated advisories. A buyer should therefore inspect the handbrake adjustment mechanism, verify the source and severity of the oil leak, examine the rear underbody for surface corrosion, assess tyre tread depth and edge wear, and check the condition of the front wheel bearing and brake hoses, as these items have repeatedly appeared on the record and represent the most likely sources of future failure.