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DFZ 669

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,143 mi
Last recorded133,143 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 669
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 133,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 131,674 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 131,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 128,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 124,034 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 116,937 miles

1,park brake eiffiency just met

Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,160 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,627 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 97,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,884 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,060 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 91,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,709 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,163 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 60,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,381 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,506 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 22,477 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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DFZ 669 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DFZ 669, 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 DFZ 669 registered?

DFZ 669 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DFZ 669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 669 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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