1998 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R626 AKW
1998 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 249,580 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2017.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 May 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R626 AKW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2016
- 249,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R626 AKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Sprinter (R626 AKW) between October 2006 and January 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”.
R626 AKW Mileage History
- 23/10/2006144,816 mi
- 01/11/2007151,187 mi+6,371 mi
- 01/11/2007151,187 mi
- 22/10/2008155,760 mi+4,573 mi
- 28/10/2008155,766 mi+6 mi
- 29/10/2009159,216 mi+3,450 mi
- 28/10/2010161,620 mi+2,404 mi
- 01/11/2010161,626 mi+6 mi
- 02/11/2011163,936 mi+2,310 mi
- 30/10/2012167,223 mi+3,287 mi
- 30/01/2014169,790 mi+2,567 mi
- 30/01/2014169,790 mi
- 30/01/2015201,872 mi+32,082 mi
- 31/01/2015201,878 mi+6 mi
- 25/01/2016249,580 mi+47,702 mi
Average of roughly 11,317 miles per year across 15 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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