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H14 DNJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

46,743 mi
Last recorded46,743 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 DNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,251 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 46,199 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 41,832 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 41,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 38,542 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,172 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre age related cracks

All brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,608 miles

All brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,978 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,087 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,370 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 8 Apr 2013 30,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 28 Mar 2012 28,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,071 miles

Slight wear/play in offside front trackrod/steering rack joint, not excessive

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,106 miles

rear air suspension fully inflated

some brake pipes coated in grease - no corrosion visible

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,252 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,601 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 16,601 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 4,370 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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H14 DNJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H14 DNJ, 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 H14 DNJ registered?

H14 DNJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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