1996 Mercedes Sprinter 2.3L Diesel · P857 OTM
1996 Mercedes Sprinter (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 103,960 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2299cc
P857 OTM Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2010
- 103,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P857 OTM Mileage History
- 10/02/200685,605 mi
- 11/02/200685,606 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/200791,218 mi+5,612 mi
- 20/04/200791,218 mi
- 12/02/200895,290 mi+4,072 mi
- 14/02/200895,295 mi+5 mi
- 10/03/2009100,343 mi+5,048 mi
- 17/03/2009100,343 mi
- 14/09/2010103,960 mi+3,617 mi
- 14/09/2010103,960 mi
Average of roughly 3,997 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P857 OTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes Sprinter (P857 OTM) between February 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”.
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