1998 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R559 NVV
1998 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 259,021 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2874cc
R559 NVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2009
- 259,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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R559 NVV Mileage History
- 13/06/2006247,739 mi
- 16/06/2006247,739 mi
- 16/05/2007250,581 mi+2,842 mi
- 20/06/2008252,012 mi+1,431 mi
- 18/06/2009259,021 mi+7,009 mi
Average of roughly 3,743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R559 NVV 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 Sprinter (R559 NVV) between June 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)”; “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.