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  Used Van Buying Guide: Dispatch 2007-2016 (Article)
  One of the biggest issues with the Dispatch is the placement of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). It’s situated under the driver’s seat, which, should the drainage holes around the front of the cab get blocked can lead to water getting under the seat and causing havoc with the electronics.
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  Top 10: Diagnostic scanners (Article)
  The high-end tablet connects to the car through a wireless dongle and, among its myriad capabilities, it can be used to code ECUs, clear faults, reset tyre pressure sensors, program injectors and log data. It also comes with numerous manufacturer-specific diagnostic port adapters, as well as an extensive support and update network.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  Check the brakes lights work, these, and a few other electrical gremlins will cause the ECU to throw up warnings. Plugging it into a diagnostic machine should locate any issues.  The paint on Sprinters has always been an issue, and while newer models don’t tend to suffer quite as much, do a thorough inspection of the bodywork before buying, and try to have stone chips and any deep scratches in the paintwork repaired to prevent any corrosion.  There have been a number of official recalls on the Sprinter, check your, or any prospective purchase of a Sprinter on the DVSA website to see if it has been subject to any of these.