1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · N423 XEW
1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 236,090 km. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 236,090 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N423 XEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 236,090 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N423 XEW 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (N423 XEW) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal is spongey (1.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
N423 XEW Odometer History
- 10/06/2023230,522 km
- 16/06/2023230,522 km
- 08/06/2024231,666 km+1,144 km
- 07/06/2025234,062 km+2,396 km
- 23/05/2026236,090 km+2,028 km
Average of roughly 1,887 km per year across 5 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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