2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI 1.9L Diesel · YB71 FVT

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a successful test on 23 January 2026. The DVSA record shows a same-day failure immediately prior to that pass, though the final report logged no defects. The preceding examination on 6 February 2025 also returned a clean pass with zero recorded faults. This sequence indicates a stable compliance pattern, with the vehicle meeting statutory minimum standards across the available testing window. The absence of recurring advisories or major failures suggests the initial rejection was administrative or corrected before the retest, leaving the official roadworthiness status intact. The odometer reads 90,028 miles against a 2022 registration, equating to an annual average of roughly 22,500 miles. This accumulation rate exceeds typical commercial van usage and points to sustained heavy loading or extended motorway operation. The twelve-month gap between the February 2025 and January 2026 tests covers approximately 18,000 miles of unrecorded operation. High annual mileage accelerates fatigue across suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering linkages, while also increasing thermal stress on the braking system and diesel particulate filter. The record provides no evidence of intermediate servicing, so the mechanical condition between tests remains unverified. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical examination of wear-intensive components that fall outside MOT scope. Inspect the front and rear suspension for cracked rubber bushes, sagging spring seats, and worn ball joints. Check brake disc thickness and pad wear, as heavy commercial use often outpaces standard replacement intervals. Verify the exhaust system for soot accumulation or catalytic converter degradation, and examine the chassis rails and wheel arches for surface corrosion or stress fractures. The MOT certificate confirms legal roadworthiness only at the point of testing, so a thorough mechanical survey remains essential before purchase.