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1999 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · T286 JWF

T286 JWF

1999 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24/03/1999. Recorded mileage 231,598 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/08/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
231,598 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/08/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
2874cc

T286 JWF Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2024
  • 231,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 14 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (55 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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T286 JWF Mileage History

  1. 10/08/2006186,700 mi
  2. 11/08/2006186,700 mi
  3. 25/09/2007188,515 mi+1,815 mi
  4. 23/09/2008190,106 mi+1,591 mi
  5. 23/09/2008190,106 mi
  6. 15/02/2010192,864 mi+2,758 mi
  7. 20/02/2010192,864 mi
  8. 18/03/2011193,082 mi+218 mi
  9. 18/03/2011193,082 mi
  10. 01/10/2012194,741 mi+1,659 mi
  11. 01/10/2012194,741 mi
  12. 21/08/2013197,368 mi+2,627 mi
  13. 22/08/2013197,368 mi
  14. 20/08/2014198,123 mi+755 mi
  15. 21/08/2014198,124 mi+1 mi
  16. 21/08/2015198,292 mi+168 mi
  17. 25/08/2016199,145 mi+853 mi
  18. 24/08/2017200,161 mi+1,016 mi
  19. 26/01/2018200,500 mi+339 mi
  20. 01/02/2018200,500 mi
  21. 11/06/2020207,557 mi+7,057 mi
  22. 12/06/2020207,557 mi
  23. 21/08/2023225,185 mi+17,628 mi
  24. 02/09/2023225,186 mi+1 mi
  25. 24/10/2024231,598 mi+6,412 mi

Average of roughly 2,466 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

T286 JWF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 03:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (T286 JWF) between August 2006 and October 2024.

The record contains 16 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (55 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Steering (16 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 76 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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