1996 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · N678 DFY
1996 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 163,915 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/09/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,915 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
N678 DFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2024
- 163,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N678 DFY Mileage History
- 21/10/2022148,842 mi
- 21/10/2022148,842 mi
- 02/11/2023160,376 mi+11,534 mi
- 15/10/2024163,906 mi+3,530 mi
- 14/12/2024163,915 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N678 DFY 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 (N678 DFY) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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