1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R137 CMY
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 156,001 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R137 CMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 156,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R137 CMY Mileage History
- 11/06/2024154,250 mi
- 13/06/2025155,311 mi+1,061 mi
- 17/06/2025155,335 mi+24 mi
- 19/06/2026155,975 mi+640 mi
- 06/07/2026156,001 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R137 CMY 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R137 CMY) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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 (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
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