2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WM17 EMJ

Verdict for a 2017 Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter (176,003 mi) The most recent MOT on 1 July 2024 was a pass, but it highlighted two consumable‑related items that need attention. The front brake discs were recorded as “worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”, and both rear tyres were close to the legal tread limit, with edge wear noted. These are the only defects listed for the latest test. A pattern of brake‑related wear emerges when you look back through the MOT history. In May 2023 the rear brake pipe was found corroded and covered in grease, a sign of ageing hydraulic components. No further brake defects were recorded in the 2022, 2021 or 2020 tests, but the 2024 findings suggest that the braking system is now reaching the point where consumables need replacement. Overall the trend is stable in terms of MOT outcomes – every test has been passed – but the nature of the recorded defects indicates a gradual increase in wear rather than an abrupt deterioration. The vehicle has accumulated 176,000 mi in just under nine years, averaging about 19,500 mi per year. That mileage is high for a Sprinter of this age, implying relatively hard use and consequently accelerated wear on brakes, tyres, suspension and drivetrain components. It does not, however, prove continuous high‑speed running; the mileage could also include periods of lower use mixed with occasional long trips.