1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · S32 RWF
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 242,780 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S32 RWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 242,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S32 RWF Mileage History
- 13/01/2023241,558 mi
- 31/01/2023241,581 mi+23 mi
- 29/01/2024242,705 mi+1,124 mi
- 22/04/2024242,750 mi+45 mi
- 10/05/2024242,780 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S32 RWF 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 (S32 RWF) between January 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg ”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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