1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.3L Diesel · S605 BVE
1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.3L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 99,614 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S605 BVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 99,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S605 BVE 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 (S605 BVE) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))”.
S605 BVE Mileage History
- 07/06/202288,560 mi
- 21/06/202288,575 mi+15 mi
- 15/06/202392,098 mi+3,523 mi
- 18/06/202499,578 mi+7,480 mi
- 21/06/202499,614 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 5,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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