1996 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · N527 LGN
1996 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 301,241 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 301,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N527 LGN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2013
- 301,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N527 LGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes Sprinter (N527 LGN) between February 2006 and January 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (32 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body m”; “Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mo”.
N527 LGN Mileage History
- 02/02/2006227,903 mi
- 07/02/2006227,903 mi
- 06/02/2007240,328 mi+12,425 mi
- 10/02/2007240,435 mi+107 mi
- 07/02/2008251,644 mi+11,209 mi
- 05/02/2009259,837 mi+8,193 mi
- 05/02/2009259,837 mi
- 02/02/2010270,820 mi+10,983 mi
- 08/02/2010270,936 mi+116 mi
- 02/02/2011282,380 mi+11,444 mi
- 03/02/2011282,380 mi
- 27/01/2012292,455 mi+10,075 mi
- 02/02/2012292,636 mi+181 mi
- 15/01/2013301,221 mi+8,585 mi
- 17/01/2013301,241 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 10,542 miles per year across 15 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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