1999 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · T473 BDV
1999 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 143,804 km. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 143,804 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T473 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 143,804 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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T473 BDV Odometer History
- 16/07/2024139,326 km
- 17/07/2024139,335 km+9 km
- 23/07/2025140,196 km+861 km
- 31/07/2025140,196 km
- 30/06/2026143,804 km+3,608 km
Average of roughly 2,291 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T473 BDV 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (T473 BDV) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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