1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.3L Diesel · R128 AJC
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.3L, diesel). First registered 13/03/1998. Recorded mileage 184,337 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/02/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2295cc
R128 AJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 184,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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R128 AJC Mileage History
- 18/04/2023182,453 mi
- 18/03/2024183,655 mi+1,202 mi
- 21/03/2024183,655 mi
- 14/03/2025184,337 mi+682 mi
- 20/03/2025184,337 mi
Average of roughly 981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R128 AJC 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R128 AJC) between April 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 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 (15 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ”.
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