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When is the MOT due for L898 EWL?

The MOT for L898 EWL is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L898 EWL?

The recorded mileage for L898 EWL is 183,880 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L898 EWL ULEZ compliant?

No, L898 EWL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1993 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · L898 EWL

L898 EWL

1993 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 183,880 km. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 183,880 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 183,880 km
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1993
Engine: 2870cc

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L898 EWL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
183,880 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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L898 EWL Odometer History

08/08/2024181,850 km
12/08/2025182,731 km+881 km
15/08/2025182,733 km+2 km
06/08/2026183,876 km+1,143 km
12/08/2026183,880 km+4 km

Average of roughly 1,010 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L898 EWL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 06:26

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (L898 EWL) between August 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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