1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R231 EAL
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 114,705 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R231 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 114,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R231 EAL Mileage History
- 16/06/2022113,744 mi
- 22/05/2023113,798 mi+54 mi
- 08/01/2025113,869 mi+71 mi
- 13/01/2025113,899 mi+30 mi
- 23/03/2026114,705 mi+806 mi
Average of roughly 255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R231 EAL 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 (R231 EAL) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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