1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R554 AWJ
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 10/06/1998. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2874cc
R554 AWJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2022
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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R554 AWJ 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R554 AWJ) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2022 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Central Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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