1998 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R470 AKW
1998 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 119,354 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R470 AKW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2011
- 119,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R470 AKW 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 1998 Mercedes Sprinter (R470 AKW) between February 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
R470 AKW Mileage History
- 14/03/200796,838 mi
- 21/03/200796,838 mi
- 31/03/2008102,098 mi+5,260 mi
- 01/04/2008102,098 mi
- 16/03/2009110,591 mi+8,493 mi
- 07/05/2010116,363 mi+5,772 mi
- 11/10/2010116,382 mi+19 mi
- 12/10/2011119,354 mi+2,972 mi
Average of roughly 4,915 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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