1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · N730 FHE
1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 201,350 km. MOT valid until 20/05/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 201,350 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2874cc
N730 FHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 201,350 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N730 FHE Odometer History
- 07/01/2022174,839 km
- 18/06/2022175,191 km+352 km
- 25/05/2023199,377 km+24,186 km
- 07/05/2026201,303 mi
- 22/05/2026201,350 km
Average of roughly 6,067 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N730 FHE 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 (N730 FHE) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r brake pads on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Outline marker lamp not working n/s side marker not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Service brake grabbing severely Rear brakes excessively grabbing and juddering (1.2.1 (c))”.
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