1994 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · L515 BDF
1994 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 25 May 1994. Recorded mileage 161,525 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L515 BDF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2023
- 161,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L515 BDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (L515 BDF) between July 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2023 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
L515 BDF Mileage History
- 06/07/2022161,511 mi
- 07/06/2023161,519 mi+8 mi
- 19/06/2023161,525 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 3 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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