1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · P765 BJU
1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 166,290 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P765 BJU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2023
- 166,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P765 BJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (P765 BJU) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front subfram bolt snapped ”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting al”; “Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))”.
P765 BJU Mileage History
- 24/02/2022162,746 mi
- 13/03/2023166,290 mi+3,544 mi
Average of roughly 3,389 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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