1998 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R479 WHE
1998 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 122,853 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2874cc
R479 WHE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2011
- 122,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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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R479 WHE Mileage History
- 29/06/2006116,624 mi
- 30/06/2006116,626 mi+2 mi
- 13/05/2011122,853 mi+6,227 mi
Average of roughly 1,279 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R479 WHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Sprinter (R479 WHE) between June 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.