1996 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · P340 PRE
1996 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 161,920 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P340 PRE Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2010
- 161,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P340 PRE Mileage History
- 26/08/2006139,404 mi
- 20/08/2007145,578 mi+6,174 mi
- 06/12/2008157,126 mi+11,548 mi
- 06/12/2008157,126 mi
- 02/04/2010161,920 mi+4,794 mi
- 02/04/2010161,920 mi
Average of roughly 6,253 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P340 PRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes Sprinter (P340 PRE) between August 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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