1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · S296 BMV
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 188,954 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S296 BMV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2022
- 188,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S296 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (S296 BMV) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2022 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
S296 BMV Mileage History
- 07/03/2022188,952 mi
- 09/03/2022188,954 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 396 miles per year across 2 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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