2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.7L Diesel · Y298 AKV
2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.7L, diesel). First registered 11/04/2001. Recorded mileage 158,963 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2689cc
Y298 AKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 158,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Y298 AKV Mileage History
- 31/10/2022152,702 mi
- 14/11/2022152,836 mi+134 mi
- 29/02/2024158,593 mi+5,757 mi
- 03/04/2024158,963 mi+370 mi
- 03/04/2024158,963 mi
Average of roughly 4,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y298 AKV 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Y298 AKV) between October 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.
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