1998 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · S523 MCS
1998 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 39,080 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,080 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
S523 MCS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2011
- 39,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 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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S523 MCS Mileage History
- 15/11/200530,693 mi
- 17/11/200530,693 mi
- 05/01/200732,325 mi+1,632 mi
- 17/01/200833,609 mi+1,284 mi
- 17/01/200833,609 mi
- 11/01/200935,606 mi+1,997 mi
- 11/01/200935,606 mi
- 09/02/201037,471 mi+1,865 mi
- 09/02/201037,471 mi
- 15/02/201139,061 mi+1,590 mi
- 18/03/201139,080 mi+19 mi
- 21/03/201139,080 mi
Average of roughly 1,569 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
S523 MCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Sprinter (S523 MCS) between November 2005 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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