1996 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · N550 MAM
1996 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 609,498 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 609,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2874cc
N550 MAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 609,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N550 MAM Mileage History
- 14/02/2023601,880 mi
- 07/03/2024607,759 km
- 13/03/2024607,780 km+21 km
- 17/12/2024608,228 mi
- 28/05/2026609,498 mi+1,270 mi
Average of roughly 2,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N550 MAM 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 Sprinter (N550 MAM) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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