1998 Mercedes Sprinter 2.3L Diesel · S294 BNS
1998 Mercedes Sprinter (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 128,136 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2299cc
S294 BNS Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2021
- 128,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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S294 BNS Mileage History
- 09/10/2014109,234 mi
- 13/10/2014109,240 mi+6 mi
- 24/08/2016119,511 mi+10,271 mi
- 26/09/2016119,518 mi+7 mi
- 27/09/2017120,890 mi+1,372 mi
- 03/10/2018122,907 mi+2,017 mi
- 04/10/2018122,910 mi+3 mi
- 04/10/2019124,861 mi+1,951 mi
- 23/11/2020128,052 mi+3,191 mi
- 04/06/2021128,135 mi+83 mi
- 11/08/2021128,136 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,764 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
S294 BNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Sprinter (S294 BNS) between October 2014 and August 2021.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2021 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: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (upper and lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (inner rack arm ball joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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