Buying a higher mileage sprinter?

Hi....
I'm Looking out for an NCV3 here In the UK.....have seen a few within my budget, around the 140-160k mileage range. 2008 year, 311, manual models.
Any advice on what to look for at these miles?....
Or am I mad for considering to buy at these miles?

If you can, hold out for a Euro5 one (post 2010). They're more economical than the Euro4s.

Thanks Simon, but that year would be out of my budget really looking at the £5-6k mark

Anymore input or advice?..anyone?

I wouldn't let the miles put you off one Mark, just check it has verifiable service history (preferably with a main dealer). Go through the history records and see what oil has been used. Some companies will intentionally use the wrong cheaper oil, as they're only concerned with costs over a few years and not durability. If you can get a code reader or the seller will agree to having a short test (diagnostic plug in) at a Mercedes-Benz dealership all the better.

A contingency fund isn't a bad thing, DPFs aren't cheap.

Other than that it's just the usual things to check for when buying a vehicle. Around 150,000 miles really shouldn't be a concern for a genuine vehicle.

Thanks Simon, that's reassuring to hear anyway.
To be Honest, it'll probably be an ex courier, or delivery type company vehicle, they seem to be common, and can pick them up pretty cheap.
So should be serviced/maintained regardless. Would just hope they use correct oil grade tho.
Appreciate your input

The trouble with engines run on the wrong oil is that they don't recover from it, even if you subsequently use the correct low SAPS stuff. A courier van not on multi drop use could be a good buy. Be interested to read how you get on!