1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · P539 CTV
1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 19/12/1996. Recorded mileage 112,935 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2874cc
P539 CTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 112,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P539 CTV Mileage History
- 18/04/2024107,191 mi
- 25/04/2025110,825 mi+3,634 mi
- 01/05/2025110,829 mi+4 mi
- 01/05/2026112,925 mi+2,096 mi
- 15/05/2026112,935 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P539 CTV 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 (P539 CTV) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.