1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · N486 ERH
1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 332,022 km. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 332,022 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N486 ERH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 332,022 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N486 ERH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (N486 ERH) between January 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
N486 ERH Odometer History
- 31/01/2006249,803 km
- 14/02/2007259,422 km+9,619 km
- 15/02/2008266,299 mi
- 24/02/2009275,132 mi+8,833 mi
- 12/02/2010280,123 mi+4,991 mi
- 10/02/2011205,966 mi-74,157 mi
- 07/06/2012292,091 mi+86,125 mi
- 19/06/2013298,801 mi+6,710 mi
- 25/06/2013298,802 mi+1 mi
- 20/06/2014307,623 mi+8,821 mi
- 03/07/2014307,678 mi+55 mi
- 02/07/2015309,925 mi+2,247 mi
- 02/07/2015309,925 mi
- 01/07/2016312,741 mi+2,816 mi
- 12/07/2017316,277 km
- 25/07/2017316,348 km+71 km
- 18/07/2018319,773 km+3,425 km
- 01/10/2019323,325 km+3,552 km
- 06/10/2020326,401 km+3,076 km
- 29/10/2021329,406 km+3,005 km
- 08/11/2022331,982 km+2,576 km
- 17/11/2023331,984 km+2 km
- 17/11/2023331,984 km
- 14/11/2024331,984 km
- 28/11/2025332,020 km+36 km
- 12/12/2025332,022 km+2 km
Average of roughly 4,139 km per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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