1997 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · P461 GBW
1997 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1997. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2008.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P461 GBW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2007
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P461 GBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Sprinter (P461 GBW) between October 2005 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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)”; “Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)”.
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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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