1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · N226 GBM
1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 258,375 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 258,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N226 GBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 258,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N226 GBM Mileage History
- 07/08/2023251,476 mi
- 30/07/2024253,854 mi+2,378 mi
- 12/08/2025258,249 mi+4,395 mi
- 13/08/2025258,254 mi+5 mi
- 23/12/2025258,375 mi+121 mi
Average of roughly 2,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N226 GBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (N226 GBM) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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