1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R150 AET
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 232,841 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R150 AET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R150 AET 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 (R150 AET) between December 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 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 (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength with 30c”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength within 3”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
R150 AET Mileage History
- 29/12/2022228,736 mi
- 04/05/2023229,421 mi+685 mi
- 23/05/2023229,576 mi+155 mi
- 10/05/2024232,841 mi+3,265 mi
Average of roughly 3,012 miles per year across 4 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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