2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WR16 UAV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 26 August 2025 at 91,718 miles shows a pass following a failure just 16 miles prior. That failure highlighted significant issues including an inoperative engine management light, an ineffective front windscreen wiper, and a perished and damaged offside rear tyre. While these faults were rectified to secure the pass, the record suggests the owner only addresses mechanical defects when they threaten an MOT certificate. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,172 miles per year. There is a notable gap in the data between the November 2020 test at 86,117 miles and the July 2023 test at 91,173 miles, during which the vehicle covered only 5,056 miles in nearly three years. This low rate of use explains the condition of rubber-based components, such as the perished tyres and wipers flagged in 2025, as parts often degrade through time exposure rather than through mileage alone. A buyer must inspect the front braking system closely, as the record flagged thin pads and pitted, scored discs in July 2023. The recurring mention of uneven tyre wear in both 2023 and 2025 indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that remain unaddressed. Furthermore, the inoperative engine management light reported in August 2025 is a critical concern; a professional diagnostic scan is required to ensure no hidden fault codes were simply cleared to pass the test. Physical inspection of the chassis for corrosion is also advised, as no structural data is provided in this history despite the relatively low mileage.