1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · B19 WAU
1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 117,386 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B19 WAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 117,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B19 WAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (B19 WAU) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers seat (7.1.2 (d))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))”.
B19 WAU Mileage History
- 14/09/2023111,034 mi
- 16/09/2023111,043 mi+9 mi
- 08/10/2024114,318 mi+3,275 mi
- 09/03/2026117,386 mi+3,068 mi
Average of roughly 2,557 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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