Mercedes Sprinter 2.2 Diesel
MoT expires October 2025. Minor advisories on the 2024 MoT (see photos).
I’ve had the van serviced annually by a local garage. This was also done in October 2024. Fuel filter was replaced at the same time. I have receipts for everything done by me and previous owners.
Engine – Has been reliable. Only issue I’ve had has been loss of power, which was corrected by a diesel specialist in November 2024 (split booster pipe, which was replaced). Otherwise no serious issues.
Body – 23 years old, so not brand new. A few very small dents and scratches. Some rust on the passenger door and surface rust by the sills. Some bubbling by the side window.
Electrics – I don’t understand electrics. Can’t see it. However, I’ve had it explained to me that the car battery charges the leisure battery, as do the solar panels. Also they can be charged by plugging into 220v. There are several monitors inside that show their charge. The batteries have an inverter for off grid 220v use along with 3 pin sockets, but I don’t use this. I think the car battery may need replacing soon, probably due to lack of use over the last year.
Basically, this is a solid lump of van, quality Mercedes build and home to a quirky interior.
Converted by the previous owners, who wanted to build a van in which they could live off grid if needed. They were from Portugal and didn’t like being cold, so safe to say it’s pretty well insulated. I’ve certainly never been cold at night. It’s totally set up for camping on or off grid, has loads of space inside, nice high ceiling and a very comfy bed. It’s a lovely van and good to go immediately, just not right for me now that life has changed.
There’s a raised (slightly smaller than) double bed with loads of storage and a gas cylinder beneath.
I haven’t measured the standing height, but I’m 6’2″ and don’t need to stoop. I do have to bend my legs slightly in the bed to be honest, but not if I sleep diagonally. Bedding (clean) is included.
The kitchen has a single gas burner and running cold water, with fresh and waste containers beneath the sink. As well as 3 large and solid drawers, there is a built in 12v/220v fridge with a removable ice box.
Opposite the kitchen is a large storage unit/wardrobe and a built in shower/toilet cubicle. This takes a portable toilet and a portable pressure shower (hand pump thing – used once, it’s great). Both are included.
The seating area to the front has a removable table along with bench seating for 3-4 people. There is storage above and there are two leisure batteries and an inverter beneath the bench. Alongside is a log burner with a chimney. As well as heating, this is good for toasting or boiling a kettle. The wood basket below is kept full. A curtain is fitted across the front of the seating area/back of the cab.
On the roof are two solar panels. These charge the leisure batteries, which will run the fridge and multiple internal lights (with a switch panel for the kitchen, hallway, bedroom, etc.). There is also an inverter, though I rarely use this, and loads of USB sockets by the lounge, kitchen and bed. There are panels to monitor the solar chargers and batteries.
The cab is pretty standard. Functional, but dated. There are seat covers and a pretty standard 20 year old Mercedes set up. Radio apparently has audio inputs, though I’ve never used them. There are 12v and USB points in the cab though.
Externally there is a tow bar to the rear and a 220v electric hook up point to the left, and two solar panels on the roof.
Double bed to the rear. Sofa converts to a bed that will sleep one adult.
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