2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · R26 TBS
2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 266,415 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R26 TBS Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 266,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R26 TBS Mileage History
- 30/11/2005180,465 mi
- 02/12/2005180,466 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/2007201,809 mi+21,343 mi
- 13/06/2007201,815 mi+6 mi
- 27/06/2008216,478 mi+14,663 mi
- 19/06/2009227,206 mi+10,728 mi
- 19/06/2009227,206 mi
- 25/06/2010234,651 mi+7,445 mi
- 20/06/2011241,722 mi+7,071 mi
- 21/06/2011241,725 mi+3 mi
- 21/06/2012248,118 mi+6,393 mi
- 29/06/2012248,234 mi+116 mi
- 21/06/2013254,080 mi+5,846 mi
- 24/06/2013254,080 mi
- 02/06/2014255,308 mi+1,228 mi
- 27/06/2015257,569 mi+2,261 mi
- 03/05/2017260,468 mi+2,899 mi
- 07/06/2018260,842 mi+374 mi
- 07/06/2018260,842 mi
- 13/07/2019261,808 mi+966 mi
- 16/01/2021262,801 mi+993 mi
- 20/01/2021262,803 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/2022263,804 mi+1,001 mi
- 20/11/2023264,431 mi+627 mi
- 20/11/2023264,431 mi
- 20/02/2025265,534 mi+1,103 mi
- 29/01/2026266,415 mi+881 mi
Average of roughly 4,263 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R26 TBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R26 TBS) between November 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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