1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.3L Diesel · R272 AAK
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.3L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 94,124 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R272 AAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 94,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R272 AAK Mileage History
- 08/04/202286,916 mi
- 04/04/202390,106 mi+3,190 mi
- 05/04/202390,138 mi+32 mi
- 05/04/202494,123 mi+3,985 mi
- 05/04/202494,124 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R272 AAK 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 (R272 AAK) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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