2016 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · SF65 AHB

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in February 2025 at 150,709 miles identified multiple advisories including a front front ball joint with play, inner tyre wear, and pitted front brake discs. While the vehicle passed, the accumulation of these faults suggests that the suspension and braking components are reaching the end of their functional life due to high-use stress. At 150,709 miles over ten years, this L200 has averaged approximately 15,000 miles per annum, which is significantly above the average for a light commercial vehicle. Data shows consistent heavy usage between January 2023 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered over 35,000 miles in just two years. This rapid mileage accumulation places immense strain on the drivetrain and suspension assembly, as evidenced by the failed CV boots and shock absorber bushes that required attention during the 2024 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front-end drivetrain, specifically checking the drive shaft joints, as the 2024 failure due to split CV boots indicates a vulnerability to road debris ingress. The 2025 advisory regarding the offside front ball joint and inner tyre wear necessitates an immediate alignment check and suspension geometry inspection to prevent catastrophic component failure. Given the history of fractured rear leaf springs in 2023, the entire rear suspension architecture should be inspected for further signs of stress cracking or structural corrosion which often affects high-mileage utility vehicles.