2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WN63 BJF

The most recent MOT test on January 8, 2026, confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy with no defects recorded at 106,577 miles. This marks a stable trend over the past two years, as both the January 2025 and February 2024 tests also passed without failings. The sole anomaly is the December 2024 failure, which stands out as an outlier given the otherwise consistent pass history. The absence of recurring advisories or defects suggests the vehicle has not undergone significant mechanical neglect, though the brief failure period warrants scrutiny of the specific components tested at that time. The mileage progression indicates typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging around 8,200 miles annually. There is a notable gap between the February 2023 test at 94,038 miles and the February 2024 test at 102,923 miles—a 9,000-mile increase over just 12 months—before the vehicle sat until December 2024, accumulating only 22 miles. This suggests a period of reduced usage, which may have allowed some components to remain in better condition than expected. The final 1,332 miles between the December 2024 failure and the January 2025 pass also indicate a swift resolution of whatever issue arose, though the exact cause remains unspecified in the record. Given the lack of defects in recent tests, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on components prone to wear at this mileage and age: the suspension bushes and coil springs, particularly at the rear where binding or uneven wear is common in Sprinter models. The brakes, including calipers and discs, should be checked for corrosion, uneven wear, or binding—especially if the December 2024 failure involved brake-related systems. Structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans should also be examined for corrosion, particularly around wheel arches and the exhaust system, as this model is susceptible to rust progression over time. Finally, the exhaust emissions system, if equipped with a DPF or SCR, should be verified for proper function, as these systems often fail silently before triggering an MOT failure.