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A19 DAU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 111,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,194 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,769 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,206 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust pipe rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,206 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,747 miles

off side front body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,166 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 67,151 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,735 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 53,735 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,947 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,297 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 327 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 327 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,686 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,254 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 33,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,875 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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A19 DAU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 172,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 DAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A19 DAU registered?

A19 DAU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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